deems

present tense third-person singular of deem

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Recent Examples of deems 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 The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
Verb
  • The second time, Ghaida thinks the Israelis may have made a mistake.
    Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The other side thinks that landing an elite star that was recently the Best Player at the World Cup is a no brainer, with the chance to twist the knife into Real Madrid also too good to pass up.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Speraw believes volleyball deserves to be part of that same national conversation.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lee believes that Blanche's ongoing fight to earn confirmation in Washington also played a role.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And while Kyiv considers Plans B and C, the clock is ticking for Ukraine’s cities as Russia continues to build its missile campaign.
    Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Vogue’s Carolina Gonzalez inherited this favorite from her mom, while colleague Molly Barstein considers this fragrance her go-to during the colder months.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If the partner feels disconnected from the hotel brand, the benefit may add utility while weakening the program’s positioning.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the fact that Negan feels there is someone much better for the job of leader.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Gulzar imagines Toba Tek Singh still standing on his swollen feet at the Wagah-Attari border.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Much of the public conversation about wildfire still imagines forests as oversized campfires.
    Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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