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
Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
And with the Bears counting on him to make a pretty good living with his hands, Loveland believes his time putting up wire fences back home helped strengthen those mitts.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
And although there was plenty of late speculation that the Bills could entertain drafting a safety in the first round, the simple fact is the Bills believe more in the starting duo of Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop than the external opinions out there.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report found that 89% of learning and development professionals believe upskilling is the key to navigating the future of work.
—Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Additionally, the analyst believes the stock is trading at an attractive level, consistent with its past three-year average in absolute terms and relative to the S & P 500.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
And with the Bears counting on him to make a pretty good living with his hands, Loveland believes his time putting up wire fences back home helped strengthen those mitts.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
And although there was plenty of late speculation that the Bills could entertain drafting a safety in the first round, the simple fact is the Bills believe more in the starting duo of Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop than the external opinions out there.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report found that 89% of learning and development professionals believe upskilling is the key to navigating the future of work.
—Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
Verb
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In effect, New York claimed the right to dictate energy policy for all of New England, whether the citizens who actually reside in that region accepted and agreed with New York’s energy policies, or not.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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At what cost? The United States already has this type of agreement with the government of El Salvador, which notably has been accepting Venezuelan nationals and housing them in the country's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The workshop acknowledges that people usually think of consent and boundaries in extreme terms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some say this is a sign of Andor continuing to tackle tough issues the rest of Star Wars doesn’t, and others think that shouldn’t be a topic touched on in Star Wars at all, ever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 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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Arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran often choose different dates, which are adopted by allies and co-religionists.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
6 June 2019
Verb
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And also, just understanding [Annie and Smoke’s] love, the depth of their love.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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Consider making trade-offs Part of being a financially savvy adult is understanding that money management often comes with difficult trade-offs.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many theories have been floating around about what may have caused the rearranging with some guessing another stage and others imagining an extraordinary set design.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Johnny Rzeznik from Goo Goo Dolls.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Actual implementation of the regulations ultimately took two decades, hitting several road bumps along the way.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Critics of the earlier rounds of testing said wind measurements taken at Drake Field airport in Fayetteville were too far away to be valid in Tontitown.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Many theories have been floating around about what may have caused the rearranging with some guessing another stage and others imagining an extraordinary set design.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Now, imagine a flood of political images, hateful memes and mocking videos from domestic and foreign sources taking over social media.—
Ernesto Verdeja,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), has been impressed with performances since its takeover in December and getting a new deal for Sorensen over the line was considered part of the next step in the women’s team’s new era under its ownership.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the air quality index, anything over 100 for pollutants and fine particulates in the air is considered unhealthy, especially for people who are sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants, including children and adults with pre-existing respiratory problems.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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