deems

present tense third-person singular of deem

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deems 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 Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper. Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026 The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
Verb
  • Crystal hates that shows drop an entire season on release day, and thinks streaming has eroded the monoculture that used to propel powerful franchises to billion-dollar heights.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Like Kaiser, Dendy thinks that Americans on either side of politics are coming to the same conclusion from different routes.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Pan believes San Francisco is rebounding from its post-pandemic downturn, driven by AI growth.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever happens, Spoelstra believes the Heat is already in a good spot even after missing out on future Basketball Hall of Famer LeBron James.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • As Overcash considers legal options, Burnsville city inspectors are planning to visit the apartment in early August.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although there are myriad points of contention within the Democratic Party, such as support for Israel, El-Sayed considers economic issues a top issue for his campaign.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • For many holders, paying with Bitcoin still feels less like using money and more like selling an appreciating asset.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The image of Tessarion chained in the sept in Tumbleton feels quite emblematic of his own internal experience.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Much of the public conversation about wildfire still imagines forests as oversized campfires.
    Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Using art to escape into a reality that imagines beauty where there is none is one of the most powerful statements art can make.
    William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026

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“Deems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deems. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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