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as in accepts
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 thinks
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 believes
Ball believes that Posen ultimately ended up with the perfect job for him.
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Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
In good news for the baby-boom generation (born 1946 to 1964), now aged between 60 and 78, Perls believes that as many as 5 to 10% of them could live to 100 or older.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Smith believes that tightening labor markets and hybrid work have further exacerbated this issue.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In early December, Pinterest dropped its annual Pinterest Predicts report, showcasing all the things the platform believes will be major trends in the year to come.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The stock’s valuation may look extreme, but the firm believes strong membership gains should continue and its global growth opportunity is attractive.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes no additional capital will be needed to execute its business plan over the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
In good news for the baby-boom generation (born 1946 to 1964), now aged between 60 and 78, Perls believes that as many as 5 to 10% of them could live to 100 or older.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Smith believes that tightening labor markets and hybrid work have further exacerbated this issue.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In early December, Pinterest dropped its annual Pinterest Predicts report, showcasing all the things the platform believes will be major trends in the year to come.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The stock’s valuation may look extreme, but the firm believes strong membership gains should continue and its global growth opportunity is attractive.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes no additional capital will be needed to execute its business plan over the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Whoopi Goldberg is clear with her romantic expectations and thinks others attempting to dip their toes into the dating pool should be, too.Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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What do these moves tell us about how Netanyahu thinks about the press?Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Google first showed a demo of its all-encompassing, multimodal virtual assistant at Google I/O this spring and clearly imagines Astra as an always-on helper in your life.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company imagines Sora not as a filmmaker but as a filmmaker's sounding board.Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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