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
Whether, where, and how journalists cover these demonstrations—and how the public perceives them—carries immense consequences for our collective civic health.
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Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
This state of mind, called anxious thinking, perceives any situation or experience as dangerous.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
From lab insight to everyday training At its core, this study shows that how your brain perceives physical sensations is adjustable.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
This decline occurs amid investor dissatisfaction with the forward guidance, which the market perceives as modest compared to the stock’s relatively high valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
However, other reports indicate William and Charles’ issues go deeper, and instead have to do with how each of them perceives the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
On the long list of commonplace myths surrounding enterprise networking, the general public sometimes perceives that the work only fits extroverts developing purely transactional bonds.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But Loktev is quick to correct anyone who perceives My Undesirable Friends as a snapshot of idealists under duress.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
This state of mind, called anxious thinking, perceives any situation or experience as dangerous.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
From lab insight to everyday training At its core, this study shows that how your brain perceives physical sensations is adjustable.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
This decline occurs amid investor dissatisfaction with the forward guidance, which the market perceives as modest compared to the stock’s relatively high valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
However, other reports indicate William and Charles’ issues go deeper, and instead have to do with how each of them perceives the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
On the long list of commonplace myths surrounding enterprise networking, the general public sometimes perceives that the work only fits extroverts developing purely transactional bonds.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But Loktev is quick to correct anyone who perceives My Undesirable Friends as a snapshot of idealists under duress.
—Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once Ashley sends over everything they were given on the lawyer, Bradley notices the name of a familiar company all over it — the same one Earl, Cory’s favorite fixer, worked for.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his ability to be optimistic and realistic while reflecting not just a fan’s concern, but a leader who understands how to win in Philadelphia , should be respected.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The sleek clog silhouette feels trend-forward yet timeless, while the oversized buckle adds just the right amount of polish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Adding to the uncertainty is that no one knows exactly how many tankers full of fuel SpaceX will need to launch to give Starship enough gas for a moon-landing mission, which NASA has planned for mid-2027.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Who knows… maybe in the next life.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a touch of magical realism, Dolores hears a chorus of voices made up of her deceased female relatives, including her two mothers, aunts, great-aunts and grandmothers, commenting on her decisions.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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If the Phillies end up losing Schwarber to free agency, bringing in an All-Star like Tucker long term would be a great addition as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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