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
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
This, the expert believes, is partly because of the elimination of expensive exhaust treatment systems and the high efficiency of the process, which could offset the engine’s greater technical complexity over time.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Knicks ball, out in transition on the way up the floor, a byproduct of what Towns believes is an understated part of his defensive game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
But Lickenbrock believes even this count may be underreported.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Bishop believes that what is supposed to happen is going to happen, and there’s no way around that.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
At other times, clients may experience stiffness or pain that McDaniel believes may be a reaction to trauma.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
This, the expert believes, is partly because of the elimination of expensive exhaust treatment systems and the high efficiency of the process, which could offset the engine’s greater technical complexity over time.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Knicks ball, out in transition on the way up the floor, a byproduct of what Towns believes is an understated part of his defensive game.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
But Lickenbrock believes even this count may be underreported.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Bishop believes that what is supposed to happen is going to happen, and there’s no way around that.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
At other times, clients may experience stiffness or pain that McDaniel believes may be a reaction to trauma.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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Throughout the Comédie humaine, Balzac contrasts Rastignac’s relatively principled personality to that of another climber, Lucien de Rubempré, who accepts Vautrin’s help only to suffer the consequences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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One thinks of the citizens of Buffy’s Sunnydale, blithely going about their business, not moving away despite being located on a Hellmouth.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, thinks the Fed should formally change its policy stance.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani understands the deadly seriousness of the task ahead.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film fully understands what genre fans come to the platform for — strong scares, spooky atmosphere and a wild ride.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The analysis ranks each of the city’s 37 library branches and 56 recreation centers based on what the report considers its importance to the nearby community and uses those rankings to provide the City Council with possible scenarios.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The report also considers which shades best complement the drapey, lightweight fabrications gaining traction in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú takes it even further back.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the adult-content industry, identity cosplay takes a different form.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2026
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