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Recent Examples of deeming
This year, that number remains largely the same across all five freedoms, with a majority of respondents deeming Trump a threat to the freedom speech and press, closely followed by assembly and petition.
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Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
A couple of months before that, the musician went to space on Blue Origin’s first-ever all-woman flight crew — but that venture was also shrouded in controversy, with some critics deeming it a waste of resources.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Issuing a final verdict, the stewards overturned Sainz's penalty, deeming the clash as a racing incident.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The film has clear influences from slashers like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and was widely lauded for bringing fresh life to the genre, with some critics even deeming it a love letter to all that came before it.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Another customer mentioned that it’s held up well against their cat’s claws, deeming it a must-have for any pet owner.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The American River Parkway contains oak trees protected under a Sacramento County ordinance deeming that wood significant to the historical heritage of this area, the lawsuit said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The lasers aim to target existing commercial satellite networks in low-Earth orbit, with the Space Force deeming them more reliable, secure and capable of transmitting more data than traditional radio transmissions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
American Eagle has faced backlash over the campaign, with critics deeming it sexist and tone-deaf.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
A couple of months before that, the musician went to space on Blue Origin’s first-ever all-woman flight crew — but that venture was also shrouded in controversy, with some critics deeming it a waste of resources.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Issuing a final verdict, the stewards overturned Sainz's penalty, deeming the clash as a racing incident.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The film has clear influences from slashers like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and was widely lauded for bringing fresh life to the genre, with some critics even deeming it a love letter to all that came before it.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Another customer mentioned that it’s held up well against their cat’s claws, deeming it a must-have for any pet owner.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The American River Parkway contains oak trees protected under a Sacramento County ordinance deeming that wood significant to the historical heritage of this area, the lawsuit said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The lasers aim to target existing commercial satellite networks in low-Earth orbit, with the Space Force deeming them more reliable, secure and capable of transmitting more data than traditional radio transmissions.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
American Eagle has faced backlash over the campaign, with critics deeming it sexist and tone-deaf.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeming
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The only observed event that Americans are mostly unified on is believing that the Epstein files are a cover-up, according to the survey, with 78 percent agreeing and only 22 percent believing that there’s nothing in the files.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Harbaugh was right in believing Herbert could fix many problems within an NFL game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Even early in games, Lillard was always thinking about how to thrive in crunchtime.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One quick-thinking man stepped in and performed an impromptu rescue, saving the animal’s life.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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In choosing between the two countries, NASA recommends considering the weather, since overcast skies can all but wreck an eclipse experience.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Selling each stone individually might be the easiest way for the thieves to sell the jewels, however, considering that law enforcement is on high alert.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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When a group has been together for so long, there can be a risk of other teams ‘figuring you out’.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Show cars allow designers to push those boundaries, imagining what a further off tomorrow would look like, often with exaggerated proportions and materials that would likely never make their way into a mass production model.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Webb suggests imagining alternative intelligences — like mosses — that prioritize coexistence and ecological resilience over dominance, offering a radically different model for future AI.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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That’s not the only sector feeling the talent squeeze.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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High-protein desserts can be a great way to indulge your sweet tooth, promote satiety (feeling satisfied after eating), balance blood sugar, and support muscle repair.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Deeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeming. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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