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
Researchers believe improving catalyst performance could help make the technology more practical for real-world applications, including portable electronics, wearable devices, and large-scale energy storage systems.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
According to the British Army, the ceremonial presentation of the military's colours is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II, who ruled from 1660 to 1685.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
And then there are some people who believe, like my character, that believe that the world should have this information.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 June 2026
This is interesting because some investors believe that ultra-high growth rates are needed for exceptional stock price performance.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
According to the British Army, the ceremonial presentation of the military's colours is believed to have first been performed during the reign of King Charles II, who ruled from 1660 to 1685.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
And then there are some people who believe, like my character, that believe that the world should have this information.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 June 2026
This is interesting because some investors believe that ultra-high growth rates are needed for exceptional stock price performance.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
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The Mackinac Bridge accepts cash, credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Tennessean recognizes students who excel in different arenas by accepting nominations and then readers get to vote for the best of the best.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, don’t think the Vikings are just a pushover without a strong aspect to their team.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Scientists think climate change is influencing atmospheric rivers.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Hughton, whose father is from Accra, understands the frustration of a fanbase starved of success for so long.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In cosmology itself, there has been quite a bit of progress in the past five years to develop the theoretical techniques to understand these three-dimensional data that have been gathered by new devices….—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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There’s good reason to guess that blowups would be self-similar.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Abraham Madriz, who came on for Sequeira in the 62nd minute when the starting goalkeeper was injured, guessed the wrong way and was unable to save it.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco was named Outstanding Chef at the award ceremony, which took place at the historic Lyric Opera in Chicago before an audience of about 2,000 chefs, restaurant owners and culinary figures.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Wood then chested the ball back to Just, who took one touch before kicking the ball in for New Zealand’s first goal in the seventh minute.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The stories need them but this is the case because dogs figure so powerfully in how literature and the visual arts imagine human interactions among themselves and with the gods who them-selves have dogs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Art is supposed to inspire, and this film did exactly that by encouraging audiences to imagine a more inclusive and collaborative future—a reflection of where American culture is headed.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Engagement scores rise, quit rates fall, and productivity climbs because people finally feel respected, trusted, and included.—
Pete Stavros,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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Wayne has spent decades taking accountability for his actions, working to transform his life, and being an extraordinary person who is loved and trusted by correctional officers, faith leaders, and many in his community.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Dec. 2025
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Once you’re paid, you’re considered an employee, which means labor laws, such as minimum wage and overtime protections, apply.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Listed at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, Olofsson has been considered an offense-first player for much of his career.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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