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
And just hang out with your friends and don’t be afraid of people, because the idea of being perceived all the time is really scary.
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Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nationally, Americans have perceived a connection between the rise in gas prices and the conflict in Iran.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Some may be perceived as a little bit lazier and just like to sleep.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Speaking of drinks, when Cerdito Muerto opened, it was presented and perceived primarily as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Freaky delivered on what is more commonly perceived as horror from monsters to folklore.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
He, however, was believed to be a Day 3 pick due to drops and perceived inability to play through physicality.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The gap between the reality of the situation and what people perceived to be going wrong was striking.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nationally, Americans have perceived a connection between the rise in gas prices and the conflict in Iran.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Some may be perceived as a little bit lazier and just like to sleep.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Speaking of drinks, when Cerdito Muerto opened, it was presented and perceived primarily as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Freaky delivered on what is more commonly perceived as horror from monsters to folklore.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
He, however, was believed to be a Day 3 pick due to drops and perceived inability to play through physicality.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The gap between the reality of the situation and what people perceived to be going wrong was striking.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
Verb
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The gold rush In Kalundborg, café owner Shaun Gamble sensed the mood in town shift after Novo announced mass layoffs in September.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Perhaps Arteta sensed that sitting back and inviting pressure was not the wisest against this street smart opponent.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The company also felt the loss of its NBA contract for its TNT channel, which NBC picked up for its network and streaming service.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The idea of relocating felt uncertain, especially given custody arrangements and the realities of moving such a large family.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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His approach first gained attention years ago on the San Francisco waterfront, when his birds took flight along the Embarcadero and were spotted by a National Geographic photographer, who followed their path back to him.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The Chicago Tribune reports a third eaglet has been spotted in a nest at Oak Woods Cemetery in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 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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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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