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
The new junta governments gained much of their legitimacy through their opposition to an increasingly unpopular France and perceived neo-colonialism.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
But in this case, a student posted at least two videos that were widely perceived as sort of shaming women for the way their bodies work.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026
Plaintiffs have perceived the moves at the NEH as part of a broader campaign against expertise.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026
However, a lack of guardrails or clarity could transform what’s perceived as a top perk into a real pain.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
But in this case, a student posted at least two videos that were widely perceived as sort of shaming women for the way their bodies work.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026
Plaintiffs have perceived the moves at the NEH as part of a broader campaign against expertise.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026
However, a lack of guardrails or clarity could transform what’s perceived as a top perk into a real pain.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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This no-reservations Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square can feel frantic, everyone wanting everything at once, but the kitchen stays focused and fearless.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Anyone heading to Spain twice in succession will have a case study in how different eclipses can feel.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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When told of his dismissal, Morey was surprised and expressed disappointment but was understanding.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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But, ultimately, at the very top, presidents and provosts are going to have to understand that expertise is their mission.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Lomax, sensing his happiness, forces its end, depriving Stoner of this brief joy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The research could accelerate efforts to commercialize chip-scale lidar systems across transportation, robotics, defense, and industrial sensing markets in the coming years.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Local teachers and administrators know the needs of their children best.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The difficulty isn’t so much with what’s unknown as with what’s known.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The City of Des Plaines said two residents reported smelling gas earlier Tuesday afternoon.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The air smelled faintly of lunch and feet.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Quinn said the confrontation began when surveillance personnel spotted what appeared to be a weapon.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Here's everything to know about the International Space Station, and how to spot it from Earth before the aging outpost is retired and deorbited in the years ahead.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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