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
Once these precedents are established, the targets can be anyone the Administration perceives as its enemy.
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Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.
—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
Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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If Becket is willing to kill for control, Julia understands that control often comes from letting other people self-destruct.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Aïnouz sees this partnership as a win-win, as having stars attached to his films means more people will watch them.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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India — the world’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing digital markets — sees the summit as an opportunity to project itself as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And by now everybody knows our crew runs the tightest and deadliest ship on the water.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody quite knows what happens to volumes if a drug price is cut, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Simon Baker told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, the legitimacy of his criminal case in Tennessee faces a major test next week as the federal judge overseeing his trial hears arguments over Abrego Garcia’s claim that he’s being unfairly targeted.—
Devan Cole,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then Vahid hears the telltale squeak of Peg Leg’s prosthetic leg.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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