as in convinced
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as in accepting
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 thinking
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 believing
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Raman doesn’t belong to the denomination, but perhaps its tenets moved her at Immanuel into believing that another unlikely political revival is in her stars.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Cris Collinsworth encouraged the NBC production crew to get a microphone on Pops, with Collinsworth believing Walker was in line for a big game, according to an NBC spokesperson.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2026
And, unfortunately, some are believing it.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In her view, relational grounding is key, believing that confidence grows when children are allowed to master skills at a pace that honors development.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
That had Spoelstra asked Friday what had management and ownership believing enough is in place for the balance of the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Assad’s betrayal was so breathtakingly craven that some people had trouble believing it at first.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The non-believing partner may start to emotionally withdraw from the other, purely out of self-preservation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nikita and his wife, Oksana, fled Russia in desperation two years ago, believing America was their only hope of giving their three children a life free of fear and oppression.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Raman doesn’t belong to the denomination, but perhaps its tenets moved her at Immanuel into believing that another unlikely political revival is in her stars.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, Cris Collinsworth encouraged the NBC production crew to get a microphone on Pops, with Collinsworth believing Walker was in line for a big game, according to an NBC spokesperson.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Feb. 2026
And, unfortunately, some are believing it.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
In her view, relational grounding is key, believing that confidence grows when children are allowed to master skills at a pace that honors development.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
That had Spoelstra asked Friday what had management and ownership believing enough is in place for the balance of the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Assad’s betrayal was so breathtakingly craven that some people had trouble believing it at first.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believing
Adjective
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But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is playing pretend like humans do.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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But prosecutors wouldn't be so convinced.—
Stephanie Slifer,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some proponents argue that if those interest rates were capped, banks could simply absorb those losses by accepting lower profits or slashing their marketing budgets.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Laos only started accepting deportees from the United States in 2025.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What a dietitian really recommends When thinking about how to advise clients, Mokari is very aware that what works for someone’s health and lifestyle is going to be individual to them.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Was some part of him always consumed by the addict’s skewed focus, thinking not of science or of verse but of the next bottle of wine?—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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That extra power makes the Corolla Cross Hybrid a noticeably more enjoyable and confident drive.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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At UChicago Medicine, doctors use an AI called Ambient, a note-taking tool that records patient visits and then writes detailed notes for the doctors.—
Audrina Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Behind forceful nights from Nic Claxton, who scored a career-high 28 points, and Noah Clowney, who added 22, and with three rookies taking full advantage of their minutes, the Nets found just enough offense to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-115 at Barclays Center.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lemon pizza and bone marrow tater tots wow diners, yet the regularly rotating menu centered around local harvests keeps guests guessing about what’s coming to their tables next.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant's post promised a free drink to whoever came close to guessing how the cars got there, and why.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Supporting Boca Raton’s future does not require unquestioning acceptance of a single vision for redevelopment, especially when public land and public trust are at stake.—
Michelle Grau,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But understanding how this works — who pays and how, who benefits and how — can help with decision-making.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Believing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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