DEEMED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deemed

verb

past tense of deem

as in believed

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 deemed Collective company profit margins have marched persistently upward for a quarter-century, reaching levels once deemed far-fetched. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 Head coach Kevin Stefanski previously deemed starters unlikely to see action in the second preseason game. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Like the iconoclastic comedian, Block was Jewish, with a knowledge of Yiddish, which had been deemed advantageous for the assignment. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Work orders overridden by a manager following an inspection because the bus is deemed to be fit for service can also be closed out without labor hours. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 Both counts were deemed to breach charity regulations and, as a result, the name had to be changed to no longer include the word ‘charity’. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 In January 2017, Manson was hospitalized for gastrointestinal bleeding related to his colon and deemed too weak to undergo surgery, per The New York Times. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 However, the list of products deemed GRAS by companies grew to include many synthetic and natural additives, all incorporated into the food supply without independent review. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

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Despite the help from aircraft, law enforcement could not locate the suspects after searching all of the rail cars investigators believed the burglars entered.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The church was designed by Wallace Rayfield, believed to be the second practicing African-American architect in the country.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of believed

Verb

Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert also moves up after turning in an impressive 9-4 debut season when many people thought the Demon Deacons could be the worst team in the Power 4.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The continent has fewer high-growth companies, shallower capital markets and is thought to have a less compelling long-term earnings growth story.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of thought

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But the race started to take a completely different shape in July, when Crowley dropped his bid and threw his support behind Rodriguez, who was considered more of an establishment candidate.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
This history means Yellowstone is considered active rather than extinct.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

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Now, two years after her death, Elder's presence is felt on BTS's current world tour thanks to her mom, Jamie Elder, and BTS’ global fandom, known as Army.

— Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Maumelle High student-athlete initially felt something odd when putting the helmet on but continued practicing, Davis said.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of felt

Verb

Until that moment, breast cancer had not figured prominently in Di Cenzo’s understanding of her health.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
Jim Cramer figured this may be the case on the morning of July 30, as reports emerged that Situational Awareness was facing a margin call and its brokers were seeking buyers for its public stock portfolio.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of figured

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As an imperial family member who is not supposed to make political statements, Akishino was nuanced in his comments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Turning this whole thing into a joke also undermines the danger of the Trawler — just how seriously are we supposed to take this threat?

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of supposed

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Nidhi imagined the baby crawling around in her mother’s body, desperately seeking the uterus, and, failing to find it in its proper place, quietly shrivelling up and dying.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
That sentiment inspires Sony Vizha – a celebration of Tamil culture, deeply rooted in emotion and imagined for a wider world.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

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