can't believe

phrase

1
—used to emphasize a statement
I can't believe how ugly that dress is.
2
—used to indicate surprise, dismay, or disappointment
You broke the window? I can't believe you guys! How could you do such a thing?
He can't believe that terrible restaurant is still in business.
She couldn't believe her good luck.

Examples of can't believe in a Sentence

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Kacey Musgraves can't believe her eyes. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026 As the community grows, Walsh and Leibin can't believe how far the 14ers have come; especially as excitement grows for home games. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 The home crowd can't believe it. — Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 The comments on her video are full of people who can't believe that Joseph's hair is real. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for can't believe

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“Can't believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20believe. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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