believe
verb (used without object)
to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.
are believing
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present progressiveof believe.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Pochettino says 'believe'. This side certainly are believing that whoever they face, they will challenge them, and they've got the crowd behind them."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“As long as those people are believing in the future of Malibu and willing to invest.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
Among the school's values, according to its website, are believing in "the infinite worth of each and every human being" and "the responsibility to reach out to others in compassion."
From Reuters ● Sep. 9, 2022
“We hadn’t been to a semifinal in so long as a country, so that belief wasn’t there. I’m sure the fans are believing more now.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2021
If smart people are parodying it, that’s a sure sign that some less smart people are believing it.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
