- present tense form of believe (3rd person singular).
believes
Example Sentences
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Cruise’s character is an intentional parallel to his own cinema-championing schtick, an actor who believes every scene he’s in should carry some semblance of the truth.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Still, the portfolio manager believes that lower-duration, more credit-sensitive assets continue to offer a more attractive risk-return for investors than traditional fixed income.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
It really comes down to how coaches hold themselves accountable and what a principal believes in supporting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
And Smith believes the daytimers helped lay the foundations for the vibrant British Asian culture scene that followed.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
“We need to remove some of the native species. The Collective believes an airborne herbicide can kill foliage, without risking physical contact with dangerous flora.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
