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 Department of Homeland Security, on Tuesday, said that based on the information provided, the agency believes that no such arrest took place.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Neerukonda also believes that the incident has had a profoundly negative impact on the quality of her daughter’s future.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Now, Döpfner believes the industry is in a period of disruption again, this time from AI.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Kormind believes the brooch will hammer down for at least 500,000 francs ($620,000)—more than double Sotheby’s high estimate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
The team believes phosphine could be detectable in Wolf 1130C due to an unusual chemical composition.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Racimo believes that focusing on temperature thresholds was a mistake from the start.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Puma’s Popovic believes unsanctioned races have taken over for run clubs as the best form of community building.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Neerukonda also believes that the incident has had a profoundly negative impact on the quality of her daughter’s future.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Now, Döpfner believes the industry is in a period of disruption again, this time from AI.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Kormind believes the brooch will hammer down for at least 500,000 francs ($620,000)—more than double Sotheby’s high estimate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
The team believes phosphine could be detectable in Wolf 1130C due to an unusual chemical composition.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Racimo believes that focusing on temperature thresholds was a mistake from the start.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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That means any senior who can’t get into one of those units must find a suitable place that accepts vouchers somewhere else.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Gustav accepts her answer and says goodbye.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peter thinks he's won — Milo is home, the threat to his family is gone — but not so fast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Derek understands that, as well.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Readiness takes into account students who are prepared for life after graduation, including by enrolling in college, starting a career or enlisting in the military.—
Dmitry Martirosov,
Arkansas Online,
12 Nov. 2025
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Our recipe for Million Dollar Deviled Eggs takes a classic recipe and amps it up to be even more creamy, rich, and indulgent—all with a subtle briny crunch to top it off.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cortese plays a Greek diner owner who is living with dementia and imagines himself as a late-night talk show host.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The young blood’s plan is to kill the Kalis, an apex predator said to be unkillable, and bring its head home to dad, who Dek imagines will finally accept him as his son with the right trophy kill.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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