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
Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
By sector, Morris believes Disney’s headline success masks some underlying weaknesses.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Cyrus believes having Billy Ray on set helped shield her from the dark side of child stardom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s a phenomenon Lu believes speaks volumes.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Costco's gas has a lower margin when compared to other products, but the company believes the offering drives people into its stores, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Tim Brando, the longtime sports broadcaster who currently works with FOX Sports, believes there are Americans who don’t like where the NFL, and sports leagues in general, are headed with the use of so many platforms.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
By sector, Morris believes Disney’s headline success masks some underlying weaknesses.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Cyrus believes having Billy Ray on set helped shield her from the dark side of child stardom.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
That’s a phenomenon Lu believes speaks volumes.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Costco's gas has a lower margin when compared to other products, but the company believes the offering drives people into its stores, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Tim Brando, the longtime sports broadcaster who currently works with FOX Sports, believes there are Americans who don’t like where the NFL, and sports leagues in general, are headed with the use of so many platforms.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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The company said the lockout will end if the union accepts the proposal from Tuesday's meeting.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers said Next Generation 911 needs more oversight At least one lawmaker present on Tuesday thinks that the state should not move forward with the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Shooman thinks that the people behind these new studios and distribution labels could be part of a larger effort to reshape the entertainment landscape.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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John Keating, a combat veteran who served on the City Council for 15 years, pitched himself as an experienced politician who understands city government deeply.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But for as much as Rick and Morty understands geekdom and storytelling conventions, the secret sauce is how much the series is interested in understanding feelings.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The journey takes 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your starting point.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Made on a shoestring budget and expanded from a student film, director John Carpenter‘s feature debut imagines space travel as something closer to a dead-end job.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang imagines work could be one day at Nvidia.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Picking a cocktail from the extensive menu feels akin to being a kid in a sweet shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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If your complexion feels dry or irritated, any Illiyoon product or treatment will pretty much do the trick.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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