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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Wall Street has gone from believing AI will disrupt cybersecurity to believing it increases the need for the products that companies like CrowdStrike provide, especially as AI agents become more popular.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Investors like stock splits, believing they signal management’s confidence in the future.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
"My anxiety is, decent people start believing these lies, this dystopian image of London being in decline, that we're a dangerous city, that there is no law and order," he said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
That came after City were left aggrieved following the previous year's loss to Manchester United, believing they should have been awarded two penalties in the game.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
I said, not believing what I was seeing.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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