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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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stout, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked in the mental health field her entire career, understood what her uncle needed, and Hochheiser himself wasn’t shy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the ’90s and 2000s, under Senegalese presidents Abdou Diouf and Abdoulaye Wade, who extended Leopold Senghor’s vision of art as statecraft, Dak’Art benefited from government backing not just as a matter of policy but because these presidents understood that culture mattered.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jacir said many of those screenings opened eyes to a history many people never knew.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Badinter knew that debate-club arguments about deterrence and human-rights law and the possibility of judicial error would be ineffective.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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