deems

verb

present tense third-person singular of deem
as in thinks
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 deems Robotics have generated buzz among franchisees, but no single prominent use case has emerged that Yum deems worthy of chasing. — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 The government’s filing goes on to argue that citizen lawsuits were not intended to allow everyday citizens to enforce laws in ways that go against what the federal government deems is in the public interest. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Free users can only view members that the app's AI algorithm deems most compatible. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 The Cook Political Report deems the seat to be a solidly Republican district. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 Typically, Reclamation aims for a 300,000 acre-foot threshold by the end of December — a number the Water Forum deems sufficient to survive a subsequent dry year with minimal implications. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The outlets asked the court to recognize the company made false claims and deleted output logs, award them attorneys’ fees and impose any other punishment the court deems fit. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 July 2026 Nevertheless, it is not entirely ruled out that Meghan and the children might join him midweek in Birmingham—where the Invictus Games will be held in 2027—provided the Sussexes’ private security team deems the travel arrangements feasible. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 4 July 2026 It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return. — ABC News, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
  1. thinks
  2. believes
  3. considers
  4. feels
  5. imagines
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  • But with veterans like Bell and Taylor Rogers in the clubhouse, Shelton thinks too many managerial speeches could be overkill.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike some sportsmen who boast of using modern, complicated equipment to improve their shooting, Kontras thinks more of his skills as a hunter than a shooter.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinks
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  • Max Fondren, president of the ICEBreakers student group, said the organization believes the university's partnership with immigration authorities could negatively affect students.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Difficult People began during the Obama era, a context Klausner believes matters when people call the series prophetic.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of believes
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  • Apple considers these high-confidence alerts that someone has specifically targeted you with unusually sophisticated spyware.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the film, the German documentary filmmaker considers the heady question of what the internet might be doing to us humans.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
  • General Daily Insight for August 16, 2026 Connection feels sweeter when expectations stay realistic.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of feels
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  • The meanest part of the book is when Cusk imagines M at a fake literary salon being thrown by an unnamed fashion brand.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Stephenson is a novelist whose books have shaped how the tech industry imagines its own future.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagines

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