believing
IdiomsExplanation
The act of accepting something as the truth is believing. For many kids, believing in the Tooth Fairy is an important part of childhood — not to mention an excellent source of cash! Have you ever heard the phrase "seeing is believing"? This basically means that if you witness something in person, you're more likely to accept the fact that it's real or true. To believe is to trust in this truth. And for many people, believing isn't about having proof — it's about accepting something as true even without seeing it. Most religions, for example, emphasize the importance of believing in a higher power.
Example Sentences
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Hypernormalization — the condition in which the gap between official and lived reality becomes so vast that people simply stop believing anything is true — guts civic life and society from the inside.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The tribunal found that despite believing he was no longer Patient A's doctor, Patel's behaviour was reckless.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said India has been careful not to engage in a tit-for-tat with Trump, including over tariffs, believing its long-term interests were served by strong US ties.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“It didn’t matter. She couldn’t stop believing it.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As a believing Spiritualist, Henry was a trusting companion.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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