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
While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
James believes the brand’s uniqueness is spelled out in its name.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sadie Sink believes that Eleven is dead and that Mike just created a story as a coping mechanism.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Simmons also believes that rock & roll is dead.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie posted the new surveillance images on social media and said the family believes their mother is still alive.
—Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Carlos Núñez, an administrator, remains hopeful and believes that the release of political prisoners could set a precedent in the country.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Slowik believes Tagovailoa can be a comeback player in the league.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
James believes the brand’s uniqueness is spelled out in its name.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sadie Sink believes that Eleven is dead and that Mike just created a story as a coping mechanism.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Simmons also believes that rock & roll is dead.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Savannah Guthrie posted the new surveillance images on social media and said the family believes their mother is still alive.
—Ty Oneil, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Carlos Núñez, an administrator, remains hopeful and believes that the release of political prisoners could set a precedent in the country.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Slowik believes Tagovailoa can be a comeback player in the league.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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Published by Tor Nightfire in February 2023, the book centers on Eric Ross, a single father struggling to provide for his two daughters, who accepts a job documenting paranormal activity within a notorious Texas residence.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sicurella recommends finding a local recycling center that specifically accepts fabric and textiles.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bill Maher thinks the bridge between him and Jimmy Kimmel might be burned for good.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Celestin thinks the trend will continue as Black voters start to realize where their goals align with the Republican Party.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Donovan understands the importance of building a roster the right way.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Veteran shoe designer Paul Andrew understands the challenges of winning in a competitive luxury footwear sector.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even the Puppy Bowl crew occasionally takes home a few.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The commercial imagines what Jurassic Park might've looked like if the island had been powered by Xfinity's reliable Wi-Fi network.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The historical fiction imagines the Mexican and American armies fighting for control of the West — part myth, fact and fiction spanning the past and present.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the interaction no longer feels casual.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Anshul Chhatrapati says each time Singh is released, his family feels a fresh wave of torment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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