1
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
Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Even if the Stars and Stripes get eliminated before equaling its best modern showing (a quarterfinal run in 2002), the exec believes Telemundo and Peacock viewers will embrace whoever makes it to the final few rounds.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Hauser believes the landscape played an enormous role in the show's success.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The company believes separating trim functions from full system startup could improve convenience and reduce unnecessary power use.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Such a leave is performed at the discretion of the sheriff when, among other instances, the sheriff believes an employee has made remarks that degrade or undermine the authority of the department, according to the manual.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
But one prominent tech entrepreneur believes the opposite is true for teams that want to win.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Aesthetic Medicine As Self-Investment Indigo believes that shift is reflected in her own practice.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
3 July 2026
He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Even if the Stars and Stripes get eliminated before equaling its best modern showing (a quarterfinal run in 2002), the exec believes Telemundo and Peacock viewers will embrace whoever makes it to the final few rounds.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Hauser believes the landscape played an enormous role in the show's success.
—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The company believes separating trim functions from full system startup could improve convenience and reduce unnecessary power use.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Such a leave is performed at the discretion of the sheriff when, among other instances, the sheriff believes an employee has made remarks that degrade or undermine the authority of the department, according to the manual.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
But one prominent tech entrepreneur believes the opposite is true for teams that want to win.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Aesthetic Medicine As Self-Investment Indigo believes that shift is reflected in her own practice.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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That pressure should be maintained until Iran either fully accepts the three core conditions or the regime itself faces the prospect of collapse.
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Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen thinks so—and there's no more perfect manicure than Capri Blue to match the moment.
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Putin thinks that time is on his side, that Western support will peter out and that Ukraine’s resistance will eventually collapse under pressure from strategic bombing, analysts say.
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Howard would like him to be involved but understands carrying a full tour bag through the practice days and four potential championship rounds would be a considerable physical demand.
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Prince Harry no longer plans to bring his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, with him to London next week amid security concerns, ABC News understands.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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