1
as in to accept
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 to think
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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as in religionist
one who professes a religious faith
for believers, it was sufficient proof that a miracle had occurred
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Recent Examples of believe
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
When Edward tells Bella he's waited his entire life for her arrival, a part of me still believes it.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
However, from all indications, Miller’s injury isn’t believed to be a long-term issue.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
When Edward tells Bella he's waited his entire life for her arrival, a part of me still believes it.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Reserve outfielder Alex Call is a big believer in the usefulness of simulation.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
Verb
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Beyond range appears to be functional enough for widespread adoption and affordable enough to be widely accepted.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The organization also sent a statement to The Star emphasizing their pledge to be an accepting environment for all fans.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, and Rice University, the work could reshape how scientists think about pollution cleanup by looking closer at the tiniest details hidden in common minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Adam Green, cofounder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, an influential left-leaning group, said Newsom has not set himself apart as someone average Americans think of as the authentic messenger who connects with a more positive vision for working people.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mr Yusuf was already unpopular with left-wing co-religionists for saying after Mr Trump’s election that Muslims should accept his authority.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
22 Sep. 2019
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Other kinds of religious organizations are also allowed to prefer co-religionists in their hiring — a Catholic charity is allowed to prefer Catholics in the hiring process.—
Julie Moreau,
NBC News,
26 Aug. 2019
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Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Deadline understands that 26 crew members of Tulsa King‘s 600-member crew were asked not to return for Season 4, which is expected to resume production in a week.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Heidi Klum kept fans guessing all day with hints about her 2025 Halloween costume.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Watters asked while trying to guess the costume.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And speaking of God, Heather has been teasing a spooky urban legend all episode about a Mormon fundamentalist who, rumor has it, disappeared into the valley to basically hunt good-time girls.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back in 2006, the restoration work of Taihedian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), the largest building in the palace, took less than two years.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Standing in the way of technology development is not a good look for the Democratic Party, but demanding that tech companies foot the bill for the need to modernize, upgrade and massively expand utility electricity generation would be a good position to take.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the continental United States—used to be packed with oysters, more than anyone today might imagine.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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