deems

verb

present tense third-person singular of deem
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 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
  1. thinks
  2. believes
  3. considers
  4. feels
  5. imagines
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  • SpaceX thinks Starship's combination of power and reusability will revolutionize spaceflight, allowing humanity to settle the moon and Mars, among other bold exploration feats.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
  • Morgentaler, on the other hand, thinks screening even without specific symptoms can provide important insight into a man’s health, and with the right medical oversight, overtreatment can be avoided.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026
Definition of thinks
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  • Just as important, Beard believes the auction houses adjusted to the new market faster than much of the private market.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • But should cynics in the industry be tapping the brakes a little, to make sure everybody believes Dean is all that, before giving her an official coronation?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of believes
Verb
  • Howell considers lighting one of the most important and underutilized layers.
    — Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • France considers withdrawing Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky’s refugee status.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • There’s a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • What does that do for you, to play somebody who feels a little bit closer to you?
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • That’s certainly the case in the epic poem The Odyssey, which imagines a push and pull between Athena and her uncle Poseidon over the fate of Odysseus.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • One imagines Naipaul returning from Jonestown and San Francisco, shaping despair into limber, unforgettable sentences, approaching the absolute terror and humanity of his moment—and none of it mattered.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
Definition of imagines

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