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
Areas mentioned in particular were things deemed climate-related.
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Brooke Edwards, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The ability to contextualize technical decisions within business realities, communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and prioritize work based on strategic impact rather than technical elegance will separate high-value engineers from those who are deemed replaceable.
—John Spencer-Taylor, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
After stranding on land due to malnutrition three times–and being spotted on a busy highway–she was deemed non-releasable.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Quinn's office said the death has not been deemed suspicious, but that an investigation remains open.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brooke Edwards, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The ability to contextualize technical decisions within business realities, communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and prioritize work based on strategic impact rather than technical elegance will separate high-value engineers from those who are deemed replaceable.
—John Spencer-Taylor, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
After stranding on land due to malnutrition three times–and being spotted on a busy highway–she was deemed non-releasable.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Quinn's office said the death has not been deemed suspicious, but that an investigation remains open.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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But, not surprisingly, what gamblers think and what 133 cardinals decide can be completely different.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Deborah is thinking of Ava but can’t bring herself to say it.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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It’s revealed that Emily’s triplet, Charity, who is believed to have died during childbirth, is on a murder spree, killing Dante — as well as Emily’s ex-husband, Sean.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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That person is believed to have started shooting, which prompted return fire from others, Cantu said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Butterfly Bush Is Invasive Butterfly bushes are officially classified as an invasive plant in at least seven states (North Carolina, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey) and are considered an emerging threat in several more states, including Ohio and Tennessee.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Verb
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En route, Ellie tries to guess what the surprise might be, but comes up snake eyes.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Labeling the Menu Take a note from the hosts of yesteryear and don't leave guests guessing what's for dinner.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The film often feels like a mazy tapestry of moods and situations, rather than a traditional narrative.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The flashy sequences of violence feel apt for TV (Netflix, along with Steven Spielberg’s production outfit and the Obamas’ media company, is working on a series), but the novel’s real draw is the quieter ache of a family torn apart.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Xu began to imagine what this might mean for people with cancer if histotripsy activates the human immune system in a similar way.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The easiest life to imagine was the life of the man who ran the ferry.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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