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
After all, what society deems masculine changes over time, depending in large part on greater cultural and social forces.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump has used tariffs as a tool for addressing everything from what Washington deems as unfair trade practices to trade imbalances.
—Afp, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Georgia also has an anti-hazing law that deems hazing a misdemeanor of a high or aggravated nature that is punishable by up to one year in jail.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel, which captured east Jerusalem, including the Old City, from Jordan in the 1967 Middle East war, deems it as its eternal, indivisible capital.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The artificial intelligence deems them as unregistered guests and sends a Walker robot to deal with them.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
The most intriguing decision is whether Arteta deems Gyokeres ready to play from the start.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
These days, Russell Wilson will be in that seat, until the organization deems Jaxson Dart ready.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Charles Trepany, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump has used tariffs as a tool for addressing everything from what Washington deems as unfair trade practices to trade imbalances.
—Afp, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Georgia also has an anti-hazing law that deems hazing a misdemeanor of a high or aggravated nature that is punishable by up to one year in jail.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Israel, which captured east Jerusalem, including the Old City, from Jordan in the 1967 Middle East war, deems it as its eternal, indivisible capital.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The artificial intelligence deems them as unregistered guests and sends a Walker robot to deal with them.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
The most intriguing decision is whether Arteta deems Gyokeres ready to play from the start.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
These days, Russell Wilson will be in that seat, until the organization deems Jaxson Dart ready.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 75-year-old daughter of Sam Walton, the late Walmart founder who turned a five-and-dime store in rural Arkansas into the world’s largest company by revenue, thinks the US is very close to that breaking point.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now, with the effects of stronger storms and aging infrastructure, the government considers that more homes have a higher potential of flooding.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Today is what the brand considers its annual holiday, with a community event and pop-up in NYC.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet the latest iteration also imagines life at anchor with an indoor-outdoor relationship across two capacious exterior decks, plus a retractable swim platform at the rear.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Enthralling both fellow captives and the Bey of Algiers, Cervantes, his spirit unbroken, also imagines a daring escape plan.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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