as in to think
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 deem
The novel ended with Lecter writing letters to Chilton and Clarice, which was deemed not visually compelling enough for the movie.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Agency rules restrict certain types of event contracts, including those involving gaming or activities deemed contrary to the public interest, such as war or assassination.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The driver of the Porsche was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not deemed life-threatening.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The third-generation descendant’s safe return was deemed critical to a yearslong effort to revive wolf populations after native South Korean wolves became extinct in the wild in the 1960s.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Agency rules restrict certain types of event contracts, including those involving gaming or activities deemed contrary to the public interest, such as war or assassination.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The driver of the Porsche was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries not deemed life-threatening.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The third-generation descendant’s safe return was deemed critical to a yearslong effort to revive wolf populations after native South Korean wolves became extinct in the wild in the 1960s.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
Verb
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And clearly, the Broncos did not think enough of the tight ends to be aggressive.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those three weeks were bliss — not thinking about Spurs, not thinking about football, just getting on with life.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is the lamb-like dreamer, Wesley So, and the trollish Hikaru Nakamura, who believes that his unprecedented success as a streamer has secured him a greater legacy than any prestigious chess title would.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the particular coat isn’t available anymore, consider a gift card.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Frey keeps hitters guessing because of his rare ability to throw five different pitches for strikes.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, plenty of people show no signs at all, which is why blood testing matters more than guessing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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This conversation feels integral to the treatment but interrupt the experience.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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But in the end, the selection of Daniels felt more like fate than a gut reaction.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But dismantling polluting industries, trying to clean up our air and our water, and imagining a health care system not driven by profit would take coordinated, radical restructuring.—
Hannah Kerman,
STAT,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just imagine Bill Belichick and Rob Gronkowski smashing vodka Red Bulls and partying it up.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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