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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The findings do not necessarily show that believing in dreams directly causes more vivid dreaming.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Unfortunately for him — I’ll never stop believing her, protecting her, or reminding her that her voice matters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
"I miss believing in the goodness of humanity."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Prosecutors have declined to charge businesses in a number of recent cases—despite believing that senior employees were involved in wrongdoing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Albert Einstein once said that everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would spend its whole life believing it’s stupid.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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