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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Recent Examples of believe
Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the crash, police said.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
There are still around a dozen children believed to be missing from Camp Mystic.
—Mandy Taheri
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
With the adoption of AI for more of the routine work of accounting, Auden believes accountants must develop their communication skills to effectively interpret the data for the business.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
There are still around a dozen children believed to be missing from Camp Mystic.
—Mandy Taheri
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
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To the local big-game purists, sharks were the stray dogs of the sea, and if Mundus was willing to control the population he was accepted as an eccentric asset to the community.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The Dawg Pound is an iconic part of the Browns franchise and one of the best representations in sports of fans feeling like and being accepted as part of the organization.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Unlike other coastal destinations that easily succumb to high-rise condos, touristy restaurants, and run-of-the-mill souvenir shops, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea understands that growth doesn’t always equal progress.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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But then appeared on the road a living creature whose intent my driver could not understand: a cow.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Meanwhile, when other platforms misfire spectacularly, we're left guessing whether this reflects leadership views, corporate risk aversion, regulatory pressure, or accident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Outreach workers have already started visiting people in an undisclosed street camp to direct them to housing, a process expected to take four to six weeks for each site, Haring-Cozzi said.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Graydon imagined the party as a marketing coup for the magazine and a way to repair strained relationships on the West Coast.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Because the banyan trees were not considered healthy enough for a relocation, Zachariades said there is no choice but to remove them.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Below are a few more great options from Amazon to consider, starting at $20.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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