NYT Dictionary

DEEMING

/ˈdiːmɪŋ/
VerbNounDEEM-ingdeem-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of deem

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English demynge, deminde, demand, from Old English dēmende (“judging”), equivalent to deem + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deemholdchoicediscriminationjudicature

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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