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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
Had the Lions, perceived as one of the NFL’s best teams all season, lost Sunday and wound up visiting L.A., perhaps there would be more support for reconsidering the current playoff format.
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Voters perceived President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans to be more capable of addressing the woes of inflation and globalization, but Democrats have been hawking a similar message.
—Aine Seitz McCarthy, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The comment was perceived by many as a dismissal of the genre, but Tyla was making the point that there’s more to Africa’s music scenes than Afrobeats.
—Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Prosch is especially sensitive to perspective and how the viewer perceives her art, Skipper added.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Voters perceived President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans to be more capable of addressing the woes of inflation and globalization, but Democrats have been hawking a similar message.
—Aine Seitz McCarthy, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The comment was perceived by many as a dismissal of the genre, but Tyla was making the point that there’s more to Africa’s music scenes than Afrobeats.
—Tariro Mzezewa, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Prosch is especially sensitive to perspective and how the viewer perceives her art, Skipper added.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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This frustration is echoed by employees across industries who feel their efforts are undervalued or misaligned with their personal priorities.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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For an internal processor that can feel like a burden.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But warming has also now progressed enough that scientists are noticing unsettling mismatches between some of their predictions and real outcomes.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Whether understanding diverse audiences, crafting campaigns that resonate emotionally or navigating sensitive client relationships, empathy is indispensable in creating work that truly connects.Abigail Stuart, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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His teammates could sense it in Buffalo in Week 11, ironically the only game the starters lost this season.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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No big complaints from last year (aside from backup quarterback…sensing a theme?), just be more diligent this year.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Biden, who was in Los Angeles and saw the baby at the hospital, announced the birth at the end of an official briefing on wildfires in Southern California.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Gain Rinse & Renew Rinse out stubborn odors and smell fresh with Gain Rinse and Renew Fabric Rinse.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The 8 Best Wallpapers to Add Visual Flair to Any Room, According to Our Testing Set the Mood with Scent Kim Berg, a fragrance expert at Air Wick, says there’s a trending desire to not only make your space look dreamy but smell dreamy, too.Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes were spotted at one of Swift's celebrated pool parties, joined by A-list friends like Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Bradley Cooper.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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This summer, British model Lila Moss was spotted atop one of the neon green steeds; while award-winning fashion designer, Stella McCartney, was seen going for an evening ride around Notting Hill with Kate Hudson in 2023.Leah Dolan, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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