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
Covid pandemic-era border closures hampered exchange between the two sides and later, Pyongyang grew closer to Moscow, deploying what are believed to be thousands of soldiers to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This was evidence, Köhler believed, of spontaneous problem solving by the chimpanzee; no training was required.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Authorities say the shooters, believed to be firing at each other, remain at large and are urging festival-goers to share photos or videos that might help identify suspects.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Artist Meredith Reynolds believed Platner’s past paled into insignificance when compared with his opponents.
—David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
The other three victims’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Santa Ana Police Department Police said that the suspect is believed to be between 18 and 25 years old and has long dark hair.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
This was evidence, Köhler believed, of spontaneous problem solving by the chimpanzee; no training was required.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Authorities say the shooters, believed to be firing at each other, remain at large and are urging festival-goers to share photos or videos that might help identify suspects.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Artist Meredith Reynolds believed Platner’s past paled into insignificance when compared with his opponents.
—David Millward, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
The other three victims’ injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Santa Ana Police Department Police said that the suspect is believed to be between 18 and 25 years old and has long dark hair.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believed
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Rathore said Saturday the government had accepted 36 of the group’s 38 demands last year after negotiations involving JAAC representatives, regional officials and Pakistan’s federal government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The event will be cashless, with only credit cards, debit cards or mobile pay accepted.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Chris plays things on the mandolin that people never thought were possible.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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During 40 days of war with the US and Israel, Iran showcased its ability to send ballistic missiles to areas previously thought untouchable.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Atlas Lions stunned everyone en route to the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and while France and Spain are considered the favorites in 2026, Morocco is still a contender.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His office said France considered Franco-German defense cooperation remained a necessity for both countries and their European partners.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Brendan Banfield and the 26-year-old au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, both took the stand during the double-murder trial and offered conflicting accounts about the killings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Throughout the trial, stress took an enormous toll on Jackson, defense attorney Mark Geragos said in the docuseries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Some guessed Gadd's Donny became a stalker himself by the end of that Netflix miniseries.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Many of those Fan Festival registrants from around the world likely never even had heard of Kansas City before this, Kramer guessed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Both her audition and her callback had fallen flat, but the company must have figured that casting an amateur from hard-luck Butte as Lucetta would make good press.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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