deems

verb

present tense third-person singular of deem
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 Harvard Business School’s Josh Lerner and his co-authors dug into who is actually filing the patents behind the 14 technology areas the Pentagon deems critical—advanced computing, space technology, AI, hypersonics and biotech. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 The government’s filing goes on to argue that citizen lawsuits were not intended to allow everyday citizens to enforce laws in ways that go against what the federal government deems is in the public interest. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Free users can only view members that the app's AI algorithm deems most compatible. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 The Cook Political Report deems the seat to be a solidly Republican district. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 Typically, Reclamation aims for a 300,000 acre-foot threshold by the end of December — a number the Water Forum deems sufficient to survive a subsequent dry year with minimal implications. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 The outlets asked the court to recognize the company made false claims and deleted output logs, award them attorneys’ fees and impose any other punishment the court deems fit. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 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 It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return. — ABC News, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deems
  1. thinks
  2. believes
  3. considers
  4. feels
  5. imagines
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  • Alex Pantling/Getty Images What is clear is that no one thinks the changes enacted in either the Championship or League One are a resolution to the EFL’s marked financial ills.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Simplicity and craft are definitely what everyone thinks of when Instagram comes to mind.
    — Aurich Lawson, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinks
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  • Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Democratic Party believes government should focus on the greater good for the country and its people.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of believes
Verb
  • To construct one, mediators will have to incorporate what each party considers essential.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Begin with a classical model that considers revenue, closing probability and available sales resources.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the premiere on Sunday, Hathaway opened up about how pregnancy feels different this time around in her 40s.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But more often than not, teens intentionally choose a new style that feels authentic to them, according to Roots.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of feels
Verb
  • Director Matt Johnson‘s take on the beloved late chef, author and TV host imagines the transformative summer when a 19-year-old Bourdain discovered his passion for food while working in a Provincetown seaside kitchen.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In the hard moments, Pugh imagines his wife telling him to stay calm, that things will get better.
    — Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagines

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