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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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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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
There’s just so much that goes into that, especially how people perceive you.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
We’re constantly being perceived, and sometimes that can feel really daunting and sometimes that can be extremely overwhelming.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
To start, as a Hermés and bespoke suit-wearing pundit, his ascension is perceived as distance.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Cormier has been criticized for his commentary before, including remarks during fights that some fighters perceived as biased.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
We’re constantly being perceived, and sometimes that can feel really daunting and sometimes that can be extremely overwhelming.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
To start, as a Hermés and bespoke suit-wearing pundit, his ascension is perceived as distance.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
Cormier has been criticized for his commentary before, including remarks during fights that some fighters perceived as biased.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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Their cotton, polyester, and elastane blend feels soft, just stretchy enough, and (according to Amazon customer reviews) pretty breathable.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
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The mega yacht’s exterior in white, chrome, and glass, and a private top sun deck, is understated but still feels a little like something out of music video.Alexandra Pereira, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate goal will be for consumers to notice any difference and to an iPhone that ‘just works’.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Waste Knot Needlepoint owner Lori Mazza started noticing an influx of customers during the pandemic.Brianna Crane, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Testing can help officials understand which farms and cows are infected, and how the virus is moving between them, said Matthew Moore, an assistant professor in the department of food science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then in October, sensing an opportunity to profit, an anonymous web user created a cryptocurrency inspired by the meme—Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)—and fed a batch of tokens to Truth Terminal’s crypto wallet.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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When their individual lives were overtaken by little humans with big demands on their time, Rush and his friends sensed that familiar erosion on the horizon.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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The podcast host took to X to share his thoughts on the drones, which have been spotted in recent weeks and triggered an FBI investigation.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner have been spotted in them, and this cozy style with glimmering sequins will add a little extra sparkle to your winter shoedrobe.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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