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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
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.
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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
The company believes its current cash position will be sufficient to meet liquidity needs for the next twelve months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company believes these claims are without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
While the city’s planning staff believes Good Samaritan’s rezoning complies with the general plan, HCA can expect opposition from some members of the City Council based on recent statements.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes current cash balances and additional capital available under existing agreements will be sufficient to meet near-term capital needs.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Ali believes that no matter the result of the battles in the south, Hezbollah will find a way to proclaim victory to shut down questions among Lebanese Shia about the group’s Iranian backing and criticisms about drawing the country into a war.
—Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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
The company believes its current cash position will be sufficient to meet liquidity needs for the next twelve months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company believes these claims are without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
While the city’s planning staff believes Good Samaritan’s rezoning complies with the general plan, HCA can expect opposition from some members of the City Council based on recent statements.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Management believes current cash balances and additional capital available under existing agreements will be sufficient to meet near-term capital needs.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Ali believes that no matter the result of the battles in the south, Hezbollah will find a way to proclaim victory to shut down questions among Lebanese Shia about the group’s Iranian backing and criticisms about drawing the country into a war.
—Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believes
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Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jupiter thinks this is the perfect moment to establish a friendly acquaintanceship with Chiron.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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With 99% of counties nationwide affected by flooding since 1996, FEMA considers floods the most common and costly natural disasters in the country.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wishbone then imagines himself as a character in a classic novel related to the situation at home, going on epic adventures and taking the audience along with him.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wiley’s intervention powerfully imagines an insurrection that might give more power to young Black men, but his equestrian statue does little to reimagine what power means or looks like.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Believes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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