DEEMING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deeming

verb

present participle of deem

as in believing

to have as an opinion I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of deeming The first of these policies is known as the From-Conception-to-End-of-Pregnancy (FCEP) option, which enables states to use CHIP funding to cover otherwise ineligible pregnant people, including undocumented immigrants, by deeming the fetus to be a low-income child. — Rachel E. Fabi, STAT, 23 June 2026 Many states and local governments limited in-person worship, deeming large gatherings unsafe; Kirk began speaking to congregations that defied COVID regulations. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The Pentagon placed Anthropic on a blacklist as a result, deeming it too dangerous for government use. — Richard Hall, Time, 13 June 2026 Commenters on the council of Villasimius' Facebook page were less than thrilled about the new rules, slamming the umbrella rule as unsafe and deeming the beach cost unfair. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026 The Cook Political Report has recently reassessed both of their races, deeming the Republicans only slightly favored to hold their Senate seat, and the governor’s race a toss-up. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Modesto said if the council fails to approve the resolution, the SBOA could recommend a state takeover after deeming the city’s finances unauditable. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 The measure comes two weeks after the city posted a legal notice deeming the Campanile site as unsafe. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026

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Fans are frustrated, believing the team is squandering Curry's title window, especially as former GM Bob Myers thrives with the Sixers.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Many of us grew up believing that running the dishwasher was wasteful, in terms of both electricity and water.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Definition of believing

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As the home team took their victory lap and residents rushed onto the pitch to celebrate their team, Tong, the dentist from Baoding, looked crestfallen, but was already thinking to the next season.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Instead of lobbying for the law, Congress should be thinking about reforming, if not repealing, it.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of thinking

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In his July memo, Blume said the company is considering axing a further 50,000 roles globally and closing four factories in Germany.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
This Fire sign often has strong opinions about how things should be done and could in turn take control of every situation without considering whether anyone else wants to follow their lead.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of considering

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Books are now asked to function simultaneously as texts and as lifestyle objects, and designers are now tasked with imagining multiple scales of reach simultaneously, from the bookstore table to the phone screen.

— Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Rehearsing forgiveness, even by just imagining it, builds a self-awareness muscle whose payoff reaches well past any single grievance, at work or anywhere else life hands you one.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of imagining

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Any person in Nathan’s position would be justified in feeling angry, but the fact that the person in question is Nathan — famously an explosive grudge-holder — only makes matters worse.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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