as in convinced
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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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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
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
However, that rally could peter out in the new year, with analysts as a group believing the stock could fall more than 43% in 2025.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Many in the art world oppose banning works on the basis of their nationality, believing that culture has the power to unite and should not be contaminated by politics.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
And Goldberg recently broke his silence on the death of his bride-to-be, seemingly believing otherwise.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Tesla despises the crash-notification requirement, believing that NHTSA presents the data in ways that mislead consumers about the automaker's safety, two sources familiar with Tesla executives’ thinking told Reuters.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
LaFleur challenged a Sam Howell incompletion, believing Kenny Clark forced a fumble on the play.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Well-meaning parents – believing that grades and test scores are the sole path to success in life – have unknowingly contributed to the undervaluing of work experiences.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Meta has also been releasing many of its AI models for free use by developers, believing that an open approach could benefit its business by fostering the creation of better tools for itsservices.
—Jeffery Dastin and Seher Dareen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the nineteen-nineties, the veteran value investor—one that looks for undervalued stocks—shied away from soaring Internet and technology stocks, believing that their prices had departed from financial reality, and that the market was heading for a crash.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
However, that rally could peter out in the new year, with analysts as a group believing the stock could fall more than 43% in 2025.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Many in the art world oppose banning works on the basis of their nationality, believing that culture has the power to unite and should not be contaminated by politics.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
And Goldberg recently broke his silence on the death of his bride-to-be, seemingly believing otherwise.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Tesla despises the crash-notification requirement, believing that NHTSA presents the data in ways that mislead consumers about the automaker's safety, two sources familiar with Tesla executives’ thinking told Reuters.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
LaFleur challenged a Sam Howell incompletion, believing Kenny Clark forced a fumble on the play.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Well-meaning parents – believing that grades and test scores are the sole path to success in life – have unknowingly contributed to the undervaluing of work experiences.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Meta has also been releasing many of its AI models for free use by developers, believing that an open approach could benefit its business by fostering the creation of better tools for itsservices.
—Jeffery Dastin and Seher Dareen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believing
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And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course there's the little lizard, the thinking machine, that was VFX.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Faster, stronger and more confident, Riordan was a standout in the secondary against any and all opponents.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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His journey, from a shell-shocked, grieving boy who was once afraid of the dark to a confident young man, has been rewarding to watch, Holdren says.Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening.Neil A. Grauer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024
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If Trump’s party was no longer delivering wins, then maybe his opponents didn’t need to show him such unquestioning loyalty.Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2023
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When relationships end without clarity, the unresolved elements can lead to mental looping—replaying conversations, analyzing arguments or imagining alternative outcomes.Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Neame, while hopeful of another franchise, isn’t sure the spy thriller will get as far as his multi-generational drama set in a Yorkshire country house and around the lives of the Crawley family and their staff.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ichiro is an all-time great and a sure first-ballot selection.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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To avoid unnecessary stress, set Achievable goals by considering your current workload and available time.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Believing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believing. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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