1
as in accepted
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thought
to have as an opinion
despite the horrors she witnessed and endured, Anne Frank steadfastly believed that "people are really good at heart"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of believed
Borgwardt also is also alleged to have taken photos of his passport, moved funds to a foreign bank and changed his email address, and he was believed to have been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan, Podoll said.
—
Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Of those, about 100 remain in captivity, with a third believed to be dead.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
That included Ismail Haniyeh, who led Hamas’ political bureau from 2017 to July 2024, when he was killed while on a diplomatic visit to Iran’s capital, Tehran, in an assassination believed to have been carried out by Israel.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Bozanich believed the claims of abuse were false.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
None are believed to have been deemed credible.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
This gene regulates hemoglobin concentration and is believed to have originated from Denisovans, an ancient hominin group that lived in Siberia around 50,000 years ago.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Iger’s succession had become a major sticking point in a proxy battle that is believed to be the most expensive in history.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Of those, about 100 remain in captivity, with a third believed to be dead.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
That included Ismail Haniyeh, who led Hamas’ political bureau from 2017 to July 2024, when he was killed while on a diplomatic visit to Iran’s capital, Tehran, in an assassination believed to have been carried out by Israel.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Bozanich believed the claims of abuse were false.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
None are believed to have been deemed credible.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
This gene regulates hemoglobin concentration and is believed to have originated from Denisovans, an ancient hominin group that lived in Siberia around 50,000 years ago.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Iger’s succession had become a major sticking point in a proxy battle that is believed to be the most expensive in history.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for believed
Verb
-
Comments on that plan are being accepted through Friday.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
-
Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Even if your solution doesn’t directly address sustainability, showcasing your organization’s commitment through partnerships or thought leadership can help set your company apart in competitive discussions.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Just give it like maybe 15 seconds more thought.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
The best thing wealth managers can do is to tailor philanthropic advice to accommodate these generational differences, ensuring that both younger and older investors feel understood and supported in their philanthropic endeavors.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
In the main event, Pereira, the man who has risen to become one of the biggest stars in combat sports, will defend his title against Rountree in what is considered to be a pure striking battle.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Feature Importance Feature importance is often considered a default method for explainable AI (XAI).Vinay Kumar Sankarapu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
And the president’s job is far more complex than the 18th-century framers of the Constitution could have imagined.Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
-
This new medical paradigm impacted not only how external threats were imagined—the hordes of viruses, spores and prions who now appeared to be always threatening to break through our defences—but also how the internal world of the body was envisioned.Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
-
The app offers workshops and classes on topics from grief to felting.Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Verb
-
Notably, Finland was originally considered fully implemented according to trackers, yet was deemed out of compliance by the European Commission.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Soon after, both his son and his son’s secretary were found dead in the guest bedroom in what the police deemed a murder-suicide, though many believe the official narrative to have been a cover-up.Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
While the storm expected this weekend is considered to be strong, it's not supposed to be as powerful as the one in May.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Other interesting tidbits here are that The Book of Boba Fett was actually supposed to be an ongoing season until incredibly poor reception killed it.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near believed
Cite this Entry
“Believed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/believed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share