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
Beyond Anthony, Ortiz is also bullish on the rest of the 2026 Red Sox and believes the club’s improved pitching staff could go a long way towards helping the team take the next step after a 89-win season and an AL Wild Card berth.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Oppenheimer believes that a sharp recent pullback in Oracle has created an attractive risk-reward balance for investors.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
If Cross gets a third season, Tal believes there will be questions that need answering after the forthcoming finale.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Even with their success, Trout believes there are other pitchers just waiting for a chance.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Most Americans think Trump is moving the country in the wrong direction, and a plurality believes Trump is doing a worse job than Biden.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Murphy believes the idea is to arrest fathers and cut off income to the family.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Lee is happy the Sailors are off to a 4-0 start but believes the team is playing nowhere near expectations.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Oppenheimer believes that a sharp recent pullback in Oracle has created an attractive risk-reward balance for investors.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
If Cross gets a third season, Tal believes there will be questions that need answering after the forthcoming finale.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Even with their success, Trout believes there are other pitchers just waiting for a chance.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Most Americans think Trump is moving the country in the wrong direction, and a plurality believes Trump is doing a worse job than Biden.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Murphy believes the idea is to arrest fathers and cut off income to the family.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Both are strongly opposed to a cap, which the union believes would not help competitive balance in the sport.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The store also accepts SNAP and WIC benefits.—
Bryce Covert,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
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Family The hotel accepts only children who are over 12—although Villa One accepts all ages and Villa Two over-eights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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But on that note, Riley thinks talk of USC’s youth movement overlooks how many talented players are returning.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If a doctor thinks a patient may have endometriosis, the decision to perform a laparoscopy should be discussed together.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Stefano Massini’s writing, adapted by Ben Power, understands where to place the drama for maximum effect.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Deadline understands a second window deal in France will be announced soon and advanced discussions are underway with other territories.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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To better reflect real-world flying conditions, the selection also considers operational challenges such as steep gradients, surrounding terrain, tidal dependence, and the absence of a safe go-around.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Budgeting takes a lot of mental effort, and that should be respected.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Read on as Entertainment Weekly takes a closer look at the controversy and shares how the women's and men's teams have responded.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abercrombie’s surrealist work imagines the Midwest as a site of dream-like wonder, transforming ordinary objects into symbolic reflections on solitude and discovery.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Martin imagines an at-home lounge with a speakeasy vibe.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
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With that visibility, Robinson feels a responsibility to newer creators who are still learning how the business works and how to navigate questions like pricing, partnerships and sustainability.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Of all the horror franchises out there, the Scream series is the one that feels most like being on the world’s most annoying hamster wheel.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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