1
as in to accept
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 to think
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 believe
Key nuclear sites like the one in the central city of Isfahan — believed to, in deep underground tunnels in the mountains, contain enough uranium for up to 10 atomic bombs — have been largely left alone.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Though the exact species remains unidentified, researchers believe these eggs are from the Notosuchia subgroup, as the Bauru Group holds a large collection of these fossils.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Investigators believe it was used to drive the teen there after the shooting.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
That's part of why Martin believes his event may actually be safer than the Olympics.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Though the exact species remains unidentified, researchers believe these eggs are from the Notosuchia subgroup, as the Bauru Group holds a large collection of these fossils.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Investigators believe it was used to drive the teen there after the shooting.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
That's part of why Martin believes his event may actually be safer than the Olympics.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
Verb
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The seven-time major winner was given a wild card last year, but didn’t accept it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The amount of current players playing hurt has cast doubt on whether the Gophers would accept a spot in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT), if that postseason opportunity comes up after the conference tourney.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, the speaker of the House thinks that bill went too far.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The resulting insights are intended to help scientists understand how the ocean is changing and what those changes mean for the planet.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is working with Toronto police to understand the motive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The President has reportedly been buying his favorite shoes for his male staffers and White House visitors, even guessing their sizes.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ken Jeong guessed Travis Kelce.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now imagine what kinds of systems NFL teams are building.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Secret World of Arrietty, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, adapts Mary Norton’s classic children’s novel The Borrowers, imagining a hidden world of tiny people living beneath the floorboards of human homes.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Easter brunch is the perfect excuse to cook these decadents rolls—and, trust us, everyone will thank you.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The prophecy of sorts seems to suggest the Frasers will violate their own plan to steer clear of the war, but can it be trusted?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Post reported Wednesday that ICE is considering a plan to close it.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider the roomy Aria Faux Suede Shoulder Bag.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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