1
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in notices
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 understands
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceives
True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Riders can see how the robotaxi perceives the road and plans its next move.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps occurring, and the person perceives the AI as unbiased and serving as a vital neutral judge about what the therapist is all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This is all because of the prime minister’s call for a snap election and what the market perceives to be an unfunded tax cut on food that could increase Japan’s deficit and cause more future bond issuance.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
But more jarring than any of this is the lack of humanity that Schjerfbeck perceives in herself.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Rugged represents the outer shell, how the world perceives us.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
At a time many Americans face the prospect of skyrocketing premiums for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act, Nadel perceives lessons in the experience of those who took action in the emergency of the AIDS crisis.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
What started out as a social media post on Saturday by Miller’s wife over the weekend quickly turned into something that Denmark now perceives as a real threat.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Riders can see how the robotaxi perceives the road and plans its next move.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps occurring, and the person perceives the AI as unbiased and serving as a vital neutral judge about what the therapist is all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This is all because of the prime minister’s call for a snap election and what the market perceives to be an unfunded tax cut on food that could increase Japan’s deficit and cause more future bond issuance.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
But more jarring than any of this is the lack of humanity that Schjerfbeck perceives in herself.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Rugged represents the outer shell, how the world perceives us.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
At a time many Americans face the prospect of skyrocketing premiums for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act, Nadel perceives lessons in the experience of those who took action in the emergency of the AIDS crisis.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
What started out as a social media post on Saturday by Miller’s wife over the weekend quickly turned into something that Denmark now perceives as a real threat.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.—
Nick Bowlin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Her character, Zosia, may have had to honor Carol Sturka’s (Rhea Seehorn) request for an atom bomb, but based on their parting glance, Wydra still senses some indecision from Carol about this manner of escalation.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, Dell notices the popularity of platforms that let people raise money, and the rise of the creator economy, where a person can be rewarded for putting their rawest self on display.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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One character, an undertaker, notices that death seems to have been suspended.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.—
William Jones,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even Apple itself understands this, which is why the iPhone maker offers security patches to those who want to stay on iOS 18 — up until a point.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite a disappointing launch back in 2016, the developers stuck with it and have crafted a wildly successful and long-running space sim that feels like a greatest hits montage of all the games that came before it.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Name what already feels safe and what needs time, and the right people should care about the difference.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Opgenhaffen sees particular opportunity in modernizing the traditional South Asian eye look — updating the classic coal liner with plum shades and browns that can transition from day to evening.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Downs says maintenance issues are what his crew sees the most.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Coakley makes sure that her troop knows how to make change and how to politely speak to customers, even the difficult ones.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The administration knows this, which is why ICE agents knock phones from people's hands, beat those who film them, and target documenters with arrest and violence.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Deadline hears that the British national broadcaster is closing four jobs as part of the cost-cutting decision, which has been bemoaned internally amid rising disinformation online.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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No wonder Josephine often hears the adults around her arguing.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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