believe in
verb
believed in; believing in; believes in
1
: to have faith or confidence in the existence of (something)
Do you believe in ghosts?
2
: to have trust in the goodness or value of (something)
She believes in (the value of) regular exercise.
I believe in working hard to achieve success.
She doesn't believe in using pesticides.
3
: to have trust in the goodness or ability of (someone)
Despite his problems, his parents still believe in him.
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Wagler’s case rests more heavily on film, feel, decision-making and how strongly the Nets believe in his offensive development.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
But first-year coach Kevin Stefanski believes in providing opportunities — to make the roster, to play, to start.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
To believe in the Orioles is to believe they’re just getting started.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Those dashing men of late night still believe in the power of their jobs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
But first-year coach Kevin Stefanski believes in providing opportunities — to make the roster, to play, to start.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
To believe in the Orioles is to believe they’re just getting started.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Those dashing men of late night still believe in the power of their jobs.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
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“Believe in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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