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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
This includes organizations that provide support for undocumented immigrants, children who seek medical gender transitions, or for speech the administration deems to support terrorist, violent or discriminatory ideas.
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Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The outcome could influence how executive power is exercised in situations that the White House deems as civil unrest and has implications for similar disputes in cities like Chicago.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The annual spike has become something of a tradition in the megalopolis, with some parts of the city this week recording an air-quality index reading of 1,800 — 20 times higher than levels the World Health Organization deems healthy.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The same can be said for the major rallies this year in money-losing quantum computing and nuclear power companies, added Cramer, who deems that cohort of stocks too speculative to invest in.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The behavior may be fueled by those before them who have achieved what a would-be attacker deems a desirable amount of notoriety.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The university deems these actions unacceptable and has terminated the faculty member.
—Kenya Anderson, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, there is a bottle shop for takeaway, but Valerino deems it a bonus amenity, noting that guests largely prefer to sit down on-premise to enjoy the wines.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The convenience store chain Wawa's expansion into Indiana has hit a snag on Indy's east side because of a store design that the city deems too car-centric.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
The outcome could influence how executive power is exercised in situations that the White House deems as civil unrest and has implications for similar disputes in cities like Chicago.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The annual spike has become something of a tradition in the megalopolis, with some parts of the city this week recording an air-quality index reading of 1,800 — 20 times higher than levels the World Health Organization deems healthy.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The same can be said for the major rallies this year in money-losing quantum computing and nuclear power companies, added Cramer, who deems that cohort of stocks too speculative to invest in.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The behavior may be fueled by those before them who have achieved what a would-be attacker deems a desirable amount of notoriety.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The university deems these actions unacceptable and has terminated the faculty member.
—Kenya Anderson, Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, there is a bottle shop for takeaway, but Valerino deems it a bonus amenity, noting that guests largely prefer to sit down on-premise to enjoy the wines.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The convenience store chain Wawa's expansion into Indiana has hit a snag on Indy's east side because of a store design that the city deems too car-centric.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
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Peter thinks he's won — Milo is home, the threat to his family is gone — but not so fast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security, on Tuesday, said that based on the information provided, the agency believes that no such arrest took place.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Cortese plays a Greek diner owner who is living with dementia and imagines himself as a late-night talk show host.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The young blood’s plan is to kill the Kalis, an apex predator said to be unkillable, and bring its head home to dad, who Dek imagines will finally accept him as his son with the right trophy kill.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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