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
In addition to the Texas cases, New Mexico and Oklahoma have reported measles cases that are believed to be linked to the Texas outbreak.
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The scientists behind this research believe that, billions of years ago, the solar system would have resembled a mini-version of the PDS 70 system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
These individuals believe that his presence on such platforms, irrespective of his tone, detracts from his primary role as AEW's president and ultimately harms the promotion's image.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The scientists behind this research believe that, billions of years ago, the solar system would have resembled a mini-version of the PDS 70 system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
These individuals believe that his presence on such platforms, irrespective of his tone, detracts from his primary role as AEW's president and ultimately harms the promotion's image.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believe
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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About 20 Americans will be accepted into the program to begin in June.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal made clear to anyone who was thinking of trying to pull off a name, image and likeness (NIL) hold out that it would not be tolerated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now a few researchers think a form of two-way communication with dolphins could be on the horizon.—
Melissa Hobson,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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At some point 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars lost its atmosphere for reasons not yet fully understood, and with it, the temperate conditions that allowed liquid water to exist on its surface.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a clue brought via a time machine (what else?), guesses for Yorkie included Lori Loughlin (Thicke), Kyle Richards (Jeong), and Erika Jayne (McCarthy-Wahlberg).—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brian Eno Few musicians have applied themselves so diligently to imagining what space sounds like.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Legal representatives for Nelly urged the judge presiding over the case to consider delaying the dismissal and holding St. Lunatics accountable for the legal charges incurred.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believe. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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