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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Williamson sensed something was wrong when Coffey didn't call her on Mother's Day.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 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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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Cops are looking for three men spotted fleeing the scene.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 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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It was founded in 1998 by Germaine Acogny, who is widely regarded as the mother of African contemporary dance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Both franchises have been regarded as consistent earners for their respective owners, so much so that Disney famously decided to pay $4 billion for the keys to George Lucas's Empire.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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