1
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in to notice
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 to understand
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceive
If his health permits, CBS Sports would likely be very supportive given his years of broadcasting for the company, and how the golf-viewing public perceives him in his Masters role.
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Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The article also highlights that many orange cats are male due to the genetics of fur color, and they're often perceived as more affectionate by their humans.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The presence or absence of desire can change how Love is perceived.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Place names affect how people perceive, experience and emotionally connect to their surroundings in both conscious and subconscious ways.
—Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The article also highlights that many orange cats are male due to the genetics of fur color, and they're often perceived as more affectionate by their humans.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The presence or absence of desire can change how Love is perceived.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Place names affect how people perceive, experience and emotionally connect to their surroundings in both conscious and subconscious ways.
—Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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In what felt like just a few seconds, the motion subsided, and my seat retreated back to the deck.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, 43% of employees surveyed by Korn Ferry say leadership isn’t aligned, and 37% report feeling directionless.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And like Bell, my bandmates and I understood why other artists were continuing to cancel their performances.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stack can sense that death is coming for the old man.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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The study also found that movement positively impacted interoception, or the ability to sense internal states, which is foundational for emotional regulation and stress recovery.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Australia and New Zealand audiences will see the film starting April 24 through Infinity Entertainment, with releases in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos via EST Media to follow.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The factories vary greatly in size, and their output quantities are not known.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Essential oils: These can help your home and car smell good and mask odors.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Notably, one is the worker who spotted the tendrils in the pipes but didn’t have the opportunity to share that update with anyone.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Abby went out to take watch and spotted two people on horseback, later revealed to be Joel and Dina, who had gone out early on patrol together.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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