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
The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The point of contention with the law stems from whether the conversion therapy ban amounts to viewpoint discrimination, something Severino believes the Colorado law unconstitutionally does.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
The bank believes investors have been focused on difficult comparable store sales and not enough on the pieces in place that could allow Chili’s to regain same-store sales traffic.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
While the government shutdown has postponed official reports on the health of the jobs market, economist Mark Zandi believes nongovernment data shows that the labor market continues to be on weak footing.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
With murders declining, Bates believes Baltimore can restore public confidence and attract investment back into the city.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Cremaschi believes the move will be good for him, on and off the field.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearce believes that striking a balance between what kids can pick up and what their parents might enjoy has been effective in his music production style.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The point of contention with the law stems from whether the conversion therapy ban amounts to viewpoint discrimination, something Severino believes the Colorado law unconstitutionally does.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
The bank believes investors have been focused on difficult comparable store sales and not enough on the pieces in place that could allow Chili’s to regain same-store sales traffic.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
While the government shutdown has postponed official reports on the health of the jobs market, economist Mark Zandi believes nongovernment data shows that the labor market continues to be on weak footing.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
With murders declining, Bates believes Baltimore can restore public confidence and attract investment back into the city.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Cremaschi believes the move will be good for him, on and off the field.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearce believes that striking a balance between what kids can pick up and what their parents might enjoy has been effective in his music production style.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo thinks the team could actually let Bregman walk with concerns about health and decline with age.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why some fans feel let down Kaeli Dance, a Salt Lake City, Utah, content creator, understands some fans may feel let down.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Greater Manchester Police had declared PLATO – a national code word used when police deploy armed officers across the force to the scene of an attack, CNN understands.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the deadline approaches and ALDOT considers its next move, Shiloh residents say their homes continue to flood.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for Helsley, his Mets tenure will be on replay in the head of every general manager who even considers giving him an offer.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The nation takes the entire cure by eliminating all domestic coins and bills in circulation.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the first episode, Adeline shows Ed a comic book with graphic Holocaust imagery and imagines Ilse Koch, a Nazi, played by Krieps.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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In one of several sections of the show that seeks to capture the influence of Ed Gein on pop culture, Brennan imagines the Master of Suspense’s obsession with the moral boundaries crossed by the man who would inspire Norman Bates.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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