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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In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
In a Knight Foundation study, 56% of students reported believing that social media stifles free expression due to fear of being attacked.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026

Definition of believing

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By thinking like an interior designer instead of a landscaper, Shavonda Gardner transformed an expansive backyard into a collection of purposeful outdoor rooms.

— Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
When Lilly approached him with an additional question about his rationale that occurred to her in thinking about it later and suggested a slightly different point of view and a few changes, Steve had no patience.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026

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The question comes after a Wall Street Journal report last week saying that Netflix executives were considering adding in live channels that continuously stream one program or certain genres, in an effort to boost viewer engagement.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
That’s dangerous, considering the National Institute on Aging estimates that up to 1 in 5 women 50 and up have it— in fact, 1 in 2 of these women will break a bone as a result.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026

Definition of considering

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Exhibited for the first time outside of Sarajevo, the churning Socialist Realist homage invokes Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People in figuring partisans heroically overcoming their would-be Nazi aggressors.

— Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
Roddey wants more money for schools and less for the city, figuring the city can make up funding through utility sales to incoming companies.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Definition of figuring

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Instead, Northstar also leans on positive signals, such as verifying when a message genuinely comes from a legitimate sender such as a bank or a retailer, so users aren’t left guessing whether a note purporting to be from Amazon is real.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The Bot gets -1 for guessing in five and -1 for losing to me.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of guessing

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There’s something thrilling about standing on the battleground that led to a turning point in the American Civil War, or imagining Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address to war-weary soldiers.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
And although White died in 2021 at age 99, Bertinelli says her presence continues to be felt, imagining exactly what her friend would have done as a guest on the pod.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

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