1
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
perceived that it was going to be a nice day
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3
as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceived
The Kimmel controversy underscores how politicized opinions and comments around Kirk’s murder have become, with high-profile campaigns urging employers to fire people who make comments perceived as unflattering about Kirk.
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Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
With Pezeshkian’s hands tied on the international stage by the supreme leader and his hard-line opponents pressing a crackdown on real and perceived enemies at home, the Iranian president appears more isolated than at any point since assuming his position last year.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
That was highlighted by a 2014 study published in the journal Psychology that looked at the way beards can influence how an individual is perceived.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Kimmel’s supporters have heralded the return as a victory for freedom of expression, the fact remains that broadcast late night programs are perceived as increasingly less financially viable amid dwindling ratings.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
However, the Secret Service must vigorously investigate any situation or individual, regardless of position or status, that could pose or be perceived as posing a threat to any of our protectees.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Jack and Shirley, who married in 1956 and divorced in 1975, weren't who many perceived them to be, their son says.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
While arthritis is often perceived as an older person’s condition, lupus can affect anyone, often much earlier in life.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
That includes things like health and wellness, innovative communication, and how purpose is perceived—not just spoken.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
With Pezeshkian’s hands tied on the international stage by the supreme leader and his hard-line opponents pressing a crackdown on real and perceived enemies at home, the Iranian president appears more isolated than at any point since assuming his position last year.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
That was highlighted by a 2014 study published in the journal Psychology that looked at the way beards can influence how an individual is perceived.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Kimmel’s supporters have heralded the return as a victory for freedom of expression, the fact remains that broadcast late night programs are perceived as increasingly less financially viable amid dwindling ratings.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
However, the Secret Service must vigorously investigate any situation or individual, regardless of position or status, that could pose or be perceived as posing a threat to any of our protectees.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Jack and Shirley, who married in 1956 and divorced in 1975, weren't who many perceived them to be, their son says.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
While arthritis is often perceived as an older person’s condition, lupus can affect anyone, often much earlier in life.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
That includes things like health and wellness, innovative communication, and how purpose is perceived—not just spoken.
—David A. Naylor, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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Darren Rizzi sensed trouble just before the fateful snap against Indianapolis.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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But Kael sensed in her less dyspeptic moments that there was something special about Redford.—
Stephen Galloway,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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State Representative Devin Carney, a Republican, led the bill's introduction, having noticed Connecticut stood apart from more than 30 states that already had similar prohibitions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 100 years ago, in 1928, Scottish physician Alexander Fleming famously noticed that, in a moldy Petri dish, Penicillium notatum had destroyed the bacteria around it (even if penicillin would still be more than a decade away from development).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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The frightening reality is that the true cause of GBS is not fully understood.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The framework is understood to mean that a new company will be created, one where ByteDance will retain a stake of under twenty per cent.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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The end of this episode felt like the climax of a Scooby-Doo cartoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the contrast between indulgence and insight—the back-and-forth between barefoot bliss and high-tech biometric readouts—felt like the whole point.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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The sweet birthday post confirmed rumors that were sparked when they were spotted having dinner together in December 2022 at a West Hollywood restaurant.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Tesla's crash reports, spotted by Brad Templeton over at Forbes, the automaker experienced not one but three crashes, all apparently on its first day of testing on July 1.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, Towanda pressed Tamar about not wanting to film with the group, a question Tamar brushed off, hinting that her sisters already knew the reason why.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police believe the shooter and victim knew each other and that the shooting had been the direct result of an escalating argument.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Carlson's speech came less than a day before Rosh Hashanah, regarded as the Jewish New Year and one of the holiest of days for the Jewish people.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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For that reason, ARC Plastic Surgery is widely regarded as one of Miami’s top centers for facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty nasal care.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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