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
Not ready for prime time Amazon’s Prime Video losing its feed in overtime of the Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat play-in game was unacceptable for a streaming network that deems itself big time.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Khatibzadeh said there have been many exchanges of messages between the sides but accused the United States of holding firm on demands Iran deems to be excessive.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Coverage for weight loss depends on the insurance provider, location and whether your doctor deems it a medical necessity.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The agency approved Lilly's obesity pill on a fast track for drugs that FDA deems a national priority.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Artemis has been trudging along at a once-every-three-years flight rate, which Isaacman deems unacceptable.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Transport of a patient whose situation deems higher-level care is likewise severely compromised.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Centers of excellence are groups of doctors and medical facilities that Carrum, through its own research, deems best of class, negotiating discounts on behalf of employers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
If a judge deems the dog dangerous, there are certain rules the owners have to follow and comply with within 30 days.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Khatibzadeh said there have been many exchanges of messages between the sides but accused the United States of holding firm on demands Iran deems to be excessive.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Coverage for weight loss depends on the insurance provider, location and whether your doctor deems it a medical necessity.
—Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The agency approved Lilly's obesity pill on a fast track for drugs that FDA deems a national priority.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Artemis has been trudging along at a once-every-three-years flight rate, which Isaacman deems unacceptable.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
Transport of a patient whose situation deems higher-level care is likewise severely compromised.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Centers of excellence are groups of doctors and medical facilities that Carrum, through its own research, deems best of class, negotiating discounts on behalf of employers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
If a judge deems the dog dangerous, there are certain rules the owners have to follow and comply with within 30 days.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
Verb
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Lynch thinks the lack of star power will force more trades during the draft.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Berkus shared of Poppy's wise words on how the world thinks a girl should be.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Toma believes this series could be a springboard not only for him but the whole team.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Guggenheim also believes that the consciousness switch, once flipped, cannot be turned off.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The authors looked at all sizes of flooding and examined separately what FEMA considers the most extreme, which are the top 1% of events.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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New work by Scerri and her colleagues considers an additional force that may have had a lasting influence — disease.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On his call with local media after being selected, Raridon said his knee feels good.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feels like a draft in which DeCosta will focus on the trenches with a need to come away with starters, plus depth, on both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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