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
Environmental groups and some Indigenous communities deem the area as a sacred and ecologically vital habitat for wildlife including polar bears and caribou.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Former President Barack Obama gave federal employees an extra day off but instead of Christmas Eve, December 26, 2014 was deemed a holiday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The state has a child access prevention law in place that deems a gun owner guilty of misdemeanor if a child under 14 obtains a firearm without lawful permission from a parent or guardian or if the child discharges the firearm causing bodily harm to anyone.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Foreign journalists, government officials, and citizens of friendly nations never accused of a crime are just as likely to be deemed legitimate targets as foreign criminals and members of known terrorist organizations.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Former President Barack Obama gave federal employees an extra day off but instead of Christmas Eve, December 26, 2014 was deemed a holiday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The state has a child access prevention law in place that deems a gun owner guilty of misdemeanor if a child under 14 obtains a firearm without lawful permission from a parent or guardian or if the child discharges the firearm causing bodily harm to anyone.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Foreign journalists, government officials, and citizens of friendly nations never accused of a crime are just as likely to be deemed legitimate targets as foreign criminals and members of known terrorist organizations.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Privateer assists manned spacecraft, as well as the essential services that Earth relies on – think GPS and climate monitoring – by creating a data infrastructure that provides a real-time map of all the satellites and space debris surrounding Earth, all for free.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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Investigators at this time believe Nguyen killed his wife and children at some point over the weekend, and then turned the firearm on himself.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Honest behavior also means understanding your surroundings, such as how your actions are affected by what others believe and how your words are perceived by the audience.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is considering a bid by Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip to toss out his conviction and grant him a new trial.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Poetry for Neanderthals for $25: Every card has a word, and your seemingly simple task is to get your team to correctly guess it within the time limit by speaking in single syllables only.Simon Hill, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Also at the shower were other lovely touches, including champagne flutes with ribbons tied around the stems, a calendar for everyone to guess what Alex's due date will be, baby pink cowgirl boots and photos of the parents-to-be.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Traveling and working as a digital nomad can feel like release or therapy for many people, inspiring you and boosting your mental wellbeing.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mega yacht’s exterior in white, chrome, and glass, and a private top sun deck, is understated but still feels a little like something out of music video.Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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And yet, Beecher imagined a kitchen with work centers equipped with the latest technologies and innovations.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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Van Buren, who commissions the project and calls it the Institute, imagines a whole hilltop campus with a combination auditorium, gym, and chapel designed by his personal architect in the most advanced modern style.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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