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
But neither are feeling the pinch more than Mike, whose fence (Nick Nolte) has subcontracted Ormon (Barry Keoghan), a volatile young biker, to take on the work that Mike deems too risky.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
As someone who carries volume through my midsection, shopping for jeans always proves challenging—especially since my size falls into a gray area between what the fashion industry deems small and plus.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
If the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers Medicare, deems the pilot successful, the Department of Health and Human services could expand the program to include more procedures and more states.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The law requires public agencies to make a decision on a housing development project within a set timeframe, and deems the failure to act as an approval.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Beyond their easy care, lush growth, and resilience, there’s a certain nostalgia that deems these green beauties winners in our book.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Following a victory at the horse races, Aris deems Iris his lucky charm.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Any payments to affiliates the office deems improper would have to be refunded to the insurance company under the bill.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The complaint also seeks any additional relief the court deems appropriate.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
As someone who carries volume through my midsection, shopping for jeans always proves challenging—especially since my size falls into a gray area between what the fashion industry deems small and plus.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
If the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which administers Medicare, deems the pilot successful, the Department of Health and Human services could expand the program to include more procedures and more states.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
The law requires public agencies to make a decision on a housing development project within a set timeframe, and deems the failure to act as an approval.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Beyond their easy care, lush growth, and resilience, there’s a certain nostalgia that deems these green beauties winners in our book.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Following a victory at the horse races, Aris deems Iris his lucky charm.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Any payments to affiliates the office deems improper would have to be refunded to the insurance company under the bill.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The complaint also seeks any additional relief the court deems appropriate.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
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Bill Maher thinks the bridge between him and Jimmy Kimmel might be burned for good.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Celestin thinks the trend will continue as Black voters start to realize where their goals align with the Republican Party.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Set inside the world’s most popular video game, the film imagines a next-gen AI system that allows in-game characters to become sentient, shifting the game from entertainment into a living universe that awakens, evolves and begins interacting with human beings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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In The Unknown, Cale has arranged a series of deft, destabilizing plot turns about the stalker who Elliott imagines is tracking him.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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