1
as in accepted
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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2
as in thought
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 believed
Messages Robinson is believed to have sent on Discord stated a need to retrieve a rifle from a pick-up point, leaving the rifle in a bush, watching the area where a rifle was left and having wrapped the rifle in a towel, according to the affidavit.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital with injuries police believed to be not life-threatening.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
After the new additions of Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska (as well as Please Don’t Destroy member Ben Marshall), it was believed that the dust had settled on the cast shakeups.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk was often targeted by Groypers, who believed Kirk’s political beliefs leaned too moderate.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sofi believed that the workers were being shorted.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The exact cause is also unknown, but it is believed to be related to inflammation in the facial nerve, potentially due to viral infections.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
It was initially believed to be a monitor lizard, but witness accounts have shown otherwise, the department said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital with injuries police believed to be not life-threatening.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
After the new additions of Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska (as well as Please Don’t Destroy member Ben Marshall), it was believed that the dust had settled on the cast shakeups.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Kirk was often targeted by Groypers, who believed Kirk’s political beliefs leaned too moderate.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Sofi believed that the workers were being shorted.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The exact cause is also unknown, but it is believed to be related to inflammation in the facial nerve, potentially due to viral infections.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
It was initially believed to be a monitor lizard, but witness accounts have shown otherwise, the department said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believed
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The government estimated that the organization accepted more than $2 billion in wagers while RED44 was operational.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The board accepted their resignations at the September meeting.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Now, in the wake of his death, the right is arguing in private and in public — on X, on podcasts, and in anonymous comments — over what Kirk really thought about Israel.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But right now, Astorino said, CEOs who thought their jobs would be like driving on a three-lane road are instead finding themselves on a 12-lane highway in a warzone.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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As a junior at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and vice chair of the Utah Federation of College Republicans, Beesley considered Kirk a hero.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This just took so much out of me.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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So that trade talks could proceed, America lowered its tariffs against China to a still-high 30%, while China took its rate to 10%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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So Nick flew by himself on a United Airlines flight that Wil guessed contained more packages than humans.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Few would have guessed that the guardians of whiskey and beer would be the ones showing us the way into the THC future.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for moms, most workplaces still haven’t figured how to balance the return-to-office mandates with accommodations for their talented, ambitious, hard-working employees—who just happen to be moms.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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That figured to only get amplified with the buzzing crowd for just the second NFL game here and a scene with a vibe reminiscent of crowds at an Olympic event.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rows and rows of spacious houses with yards, everything new, tidy as can be imagined, with elegant transportation to and from the workplace right there—all for working people.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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