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
The rest of the symptoms can often be traced to other ingredients in wheat – especially fructans, a type of fermentable carbohydrate in the FODMAP family – or to the brain’s powerful influence on how the gut perceives distress.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Like other political leaders with an exaggerated sense of their own importance, Netanyahu perceives himself as indispensable, and his leadership as the only thing standing between his country and catastrophe.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Whether, where, and how journalists cover these demonstrations—and how the public perceives them—carries immense consequences for our collective civic health.
—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
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Like other political leaders with an exaggerated sense of their own importance, Netanyahu perceives himself as indispensable, and his leadership as the only thing standing between his country and catastrophe.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Whether, where, and how journalists cover these demonstrations—and how the public perceives them—carries immense consequences for our collective civic health.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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One senses enormous momentum already, with the film a full-fledged phenomenon in its home country.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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Objects Are Mirrors Don’t describe a room — describe what that character notices in that room.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the clip, the owner notices a large chunk has been ripped (or bitten) out of the flooring, and there’s only one suspect hovering around nearby.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even if no one understands the movie reference, this is still a fun look for Halloween night.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bo knows Before Game 6, Bichette strayed from a script every player reads in their platform year.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Everyone knows about LeBron James, Steph Curry and those top-level superstars.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The teen, portrayed by actress Drew Barrymore, picks up the phone and hears a deep, ominous voice on the other end.—
Kelli Skye Fadroski,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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God hears the cries of the oppressed and calls His church to do the same.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 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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