1
as in accepts
to regard as right or true
only the most naive car buyer would have believed the salesman's claim that the dealership was actually losing money on the deal
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
despite the horrors she witnessed and endured, Anne Frank steadfastly believed that "people are really good at heart"
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Recent Examples of believes
Guerrero believes her sister wasn’t much better off at Villa Serena I than in her untended home.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Designer and licensed residential contractor Judy Riddell believes downsizing can also be quite freeing for homeowners.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Bilynskyj believes fervently that Bolsonaro’s son Flávio will win the next election in October and put everything right.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Kubiak believes rookie quarterbacks benefit from learning from an experienced player before seeing game action.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
As the sun sets, Rachel no longer believes Nicky is her soulmate, and the wedding is jeopardized.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs' attorney Nick Brand believes going after the websites will pressure companies into restricting non-consensual nudification.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Weiner believes points out there are many, occasionally competing, theories as to how April Fools' Day originated.
—Tom Fish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While the company’s humble beginnings began as a simple mending solution, Vivolo believes the future of trims will be about integration between craftsmanship and technology.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Designer and licensed residential contractor Judy Riddell believes downsizing can also be quite freeing for homeowners.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Bilynskyj believes fervently that Bolsonaro’s son Flávio will win the next election in October and put everything right.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Kubiak believes rookie quarterbacks benefit from learning from an experienced player before seeing game action.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
As the sun sets, Rachel no longer believes Nicky is her soulmate, and the wedding is jeopardized.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs' attorney Nick Brand believes going after the websites will pressure companies into restricting non-consensual nudification.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Weiner believes points out there are many, occasionally competing, theories as to how April Fools' Day originated.
—Tom Fish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
While the company’s humble beginnings began as a simple mending solution, Vivolo believes the future of trims will be about integration between craftsmanship and technology.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The facility currently only accepts trash from municipalities, not individual residents.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who are not able to give instruments, the conservatory accepts monetary donations to its instrument repair fund.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No one thinks about the miles of underground pipes, and pumping stations and filtration operations between the tap and the source.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, Andreessen thinks AI is a smoke screen for layoffs.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The final part of Cantorna’s statement could be crucial as a judge considers whether Subu can remain in the United States.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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With her, Barlow takes a journey of spiritual awakening.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given the remarkable radiation tolerance displayed by the molds discovered at Chernobyl, fungi might also provide radiation shielding — Maurer imagines growing thin layers of them inside the inflated buildings to shield the astronauts living within.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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