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1
as in accepting
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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2
as in thinking
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 believing
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
The first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration (US) approval was based on too small a study.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Stop waiting for permission, stop believing the myth, and start building what only your experience makes possible.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some in the diplomatic community in Jerusalem agreed, believing Mladenov overly neglected the Palestinian Authority (PA), the entity set up in the 1990s as part of international efforts to solve the conflict, and which continues to have some administrative control over parts of the West Bank.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
As Butler drove past the GMC, a woman, identified as Mata's wife, got out and began chasing his Honda and attempting to open the vehicle's back passenger door, believing Mata's daughter was inside, per the release.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The characters are lying, to themselves and to each other, but the role of the audience in believing or not believing their lies is totally irrelevant.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The non-believing partner may start to emotionally withdraw from the other, purely out of self-preservation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Renee Nicole Good was a pawn of leftist politicians and activists who beguiled her into believing that ICE officers are the bad guys and that there is virtue in attacking them, breaking the law and resisting arrest.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
The first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration (US) approval was based on too small a study.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Stop waiting for permission, stop believing the myth, and start building what only your experience makes possible.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Some in the diplomatic community in Jerusalem agreed, believing Mladenov overly neglected the Palestinian Authority (PA), the entity set up in the 1990s as part of international efforts to solve the conflict, and which continues to have some administrative control over parts of the West Bank.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
As Butler drove past the GMC, a woman, identified as Mata's wife, got out and began chasing his Honda and attempting to open the vehicle's back passenger door, believing Mata's daughter was inside, per the release.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The characters are lying, to themselves and to each other, but the role of the audience in believing or not believing their lies is totally irrelevant.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believing
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The men, wearing dark civilian clothes and balaclavas, seemed convinced that these unfamiliar fillings posed a threat to their operational security.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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At this point, Anna becomes convinced that Lexy/Catherine is the murderer seeking revenge.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The court found Kim guilty of accepting bribes from the controversial religious sect Unification Church, including a Chanel bag and a Graff diamond necklace.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump, too, downplayed his decision to deploy border czar Tom Homan, who himself is controversial after in 2024 alleging accepting $50,000 in cash from FBI agents pretending to be business executives seeking government, to Minneapolis.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Glasgow smile could have been used to send a message to anybody who was thinking of ratting them out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Buyers feel confident investing here, as many have experienced Four Seasons properties globally or previously purchased Extell residences in other key markets.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff's office said additional patrols and coordination with schools and regional law enforcement would continue until investigators are confident of no ongoing threat.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sure, some out there were robbing old people, choking people, robbing them, beating them up, taking their money, but Troy just wasn’t like that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Ways to do that include cold showers, taking a nature walk, laughing, taking deep breaths, listening to something relaxing, or humming to yourself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead of guessing where to start hunting, teams can see a list of concrete issues, tied to actual resources, in a single view.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Such vague commands, the court said, leave agents guessing how to respond during fast-moving protest situations and expose them to possible contempt sanctions.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Supporting Boca Raton’s future does not require unquestioning acceptance of a single vision for redevelopment, especially when public land and public trust are at stake.—
Michelle Grau,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her dog panting, unquestioning, always thrilled to see her.—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Believing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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