1
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in to notice
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 to understand
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceive
Rachel LaMont about how such an odd event might be perceived from a contestant’s perspective.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Regularly staged behind large Plexiglas sheets that forced the audience to watch reflections of themselves perceiving the show, the plays had mesmerizing ways of generating momentary amnesia in viewers.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Here, Ian Fredericks, president and CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about how tariff worries — real and perceived — are affecting shopping behavior, inventory and pricing, and how the industry can best prepare.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
In some competitive fields, a youthful appearance may even be perceived as an asset.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 1 May 2025
Regularly staged behind large Plexiglas sheets that forced the audience to watch reflections of themselves perceiving the show, the plays had mesmerizing ways of generating momentary amnesia in viewers.
—Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Here, Ian Fredericks, president and CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about how tariff worries — real and perceived — are affecting shopping behavior, inventory and pricing, and how the industry can best prepare.
—Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
In some competitive fields, a youthful appearance may even be perceived as an asset.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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South of the border: 'Too scary' U.S. industries are already feeling a cold wind from up north.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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On the morning of April 14, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County and was widely felt across Southern California and northern Mexico.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Rosario said he's noticed an increase in Latino jockeys over the last two decades.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Redick understood he’d be judged by wins and losses in the NBA coaching seat.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Last year, the Biden administration also began criticizing the de minimis exemption, with Chinese shippers sensing a clear vibe shift.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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To fix this, the MIT researchers developed a new ultra-thin material that can sense infrared radiation without any cooling and outperforms cooled detectors at the same time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The songwriters created three versions of the song to serve three different moments of the storytelling — and a song by any other arrangements but the same name smells as sweet.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Longfin smelt, which live in bays and estuaries along the Pacific Coast, are the sixth fish species in the San Francisco Bay estuary to be added to the federal endangered species list.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Taylor Mosley and her husband were in the car getting gas when their son, Easton, spotted a fire truck beside them.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Now, side parts are coming back, spotted on those who once vowed never to revisit them—and looking amazing at that.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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