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as in accepts
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 thinks
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 believes
Freddie Roach, who trains Walsh, believes this is the breakout moment his fighter’s been building toward.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Baldwin believes the United States can support two women’s leagues.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
As the technology is further developed and tested, the team believes it can be used in ways other than mentioned in the current study.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, like the other fans at Betiss’s gym Espinoza believes Tate is routinely mischaracterized and maybe even misunderstood.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Baldwin believes the United States can support two women’s leagues.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
As the technology is further developed and tested, the team believes it can be used in ways other than mentioned in the current study.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
However, like the other fans at Betiss’s gym Espinoza believes Tate is routinely mischaracterized and maybe even misunderstood.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The machine only accepts credit cards for payment.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 75-year-old daughter of Sam Walton, the late Walmart founder who turned a five-and-dime store in rural Arkansas into the world’s largest company by revenue, thinks the US is very close to that breaking point.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Which is something Adamik understands very well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 90/10 skew is designed to reflect what Morningstar considers the modern asset universe, which is one where opportunities are expanding in the private markets and companies such as OpenAI and Stripe are able to stay private for longer.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bumping rights occur when an employee with more seniority takes the job of an employee with less seniority during layoffs.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet the latest iteration also imagines life at anchor with an indoor-outdoor relationship across two capacious exterior decks, plus a retractable swim platform at the rear.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Enthralling both fellow captives and the Bey of Algiers, Cervantes, his spirit unbroken, also imagines a daring escape plan.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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