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
This is going to be perceived as a sexist rip on women’s basketball.
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Mac Engel
march 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet sometimes a pullback needs the former leadership groups and perceived safe havens to buckle before things run their course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
In this conflict, Lamarck perceived his opportunity.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Back in December 2025, Nacua apologized after making a gesture widely perceived to antisemitic during a livestream with influencer Adin Ross.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Our opponent was not perceived as very aggressive.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Those familiar with Minnelli’s chaotic late period might be surprised to learn that she was initially perceived as a pillar of stability.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
On the one hand, content perceived as liberal or critical of the government often faces backlash from various elements.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
He is perceived inside government as a key avatar of the White House’s nuclear agenda.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Mac Engel
march 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Yet sometimes a pullback needs the former leadership groups and perceived safe havens to buckle before things run their course.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
In this conflict, Lamarck perceived his opportunity.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Back in December 2025, Nacua apologized after making a gesture widely perceived to antisemitic during a livestream with influencer Adin Ross.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Our opponent was not perceived as very aggressive.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Those familiar with Minnelli’s chaotic late period might be surprised to learn that she was initially perceived as a pillar of stability.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
On the one hand, content perceived as liberal or critical of the government often faces backlash from various elements.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
He is perceived inside government as a key avatar of the White House’s nuclear agenda.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Major decisions about land use, tax incentives, and infrastructure were largely finalized before most community members fully understood the project’s scale—which has also grown into a much larger build-out than originally planned.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Halifax understood the ancient truth that, in politics, the lows are lower than the highs are high.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To me, her intensity always felt justified.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My friend Thai, whose parents were part of the Weather Underground leadership, remembers his father, Jeff Jones, coming home one day to find their family’s Hoboken apartment surrounded by cops—a fire inspector had spotted his tiny crop of marijuana plants on the fire escape.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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After a young white shark was spotted off the Newport Beach coast, a renowned marine biologist warned Southern California residents that many more sightings could happen by the end of summer.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Graham’s consulting role is perhaps more surprising as he is not known first and foremost for his comedy chops, although he is widely regarded as one of the most prolific creatives in British TV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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