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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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Englund thinks the character struck a chord because Freddy was the symbol for a loss of innocence.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meyer thinks Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is ready for a head coaching job after working under head coach Ryan Day.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But instead of a simple clamshell body and inflatable cabin tent, Mitsubishi imagines it having a multipart expansion system that starts with the glassy slide-out module shown up top and continues with a rear tailgate, lift-up side hatch and slide-out kitchen.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Alabi imagines someone moving through their day with MAJENYE—cold process soap in the morning, body oil after, roll-on fragrances at midday, then candles in the evening.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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