deem

verb

ˈdēm How to pronounce deem (audio)
Definition of deemnext
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 After the video assistant referee urged him to watch a replay, however, Claus walked away from the monitor and flashed the red card at Balogun, a judgment many immediately deemed overly harsh. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 This decision is deemed reckless, especially with games in Philadelphia and New Jersey facing near 100-degree temperatures. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 If a sick animal did end up at a slaughterhouse, the US Department of Agriculture’s thorough meat inspection system would very likely spot it, separate it from others and deem it US Suspect. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 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 See All Example Sentences for deem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
  1. think
  2. believe
  3. consider
  4. guess
  5. feel
  6. imagine
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  • Everybody thought this match was going to be a walk in the park.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of think
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • In the Darnytskyi district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be buried in the rubble.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of believe
Verb
  • And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of consider
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  • Peter, Anton and Marian Stastny, Quebec Nordiques, 1980-89 Even someone who barely knows a puck from a duck could guess Wayne Gretzky led the NHL in scoring for the 1980s.
    — David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • Competitive Wordle Score The Wordle Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of guess
Verb
  • Either way, for a community facing such deep loss, the space felt to Dondi like a warm blanket.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of imagine

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