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
What’s more, some vendors may choose not to ship to addresses in Africa due to transit risks coupled with real or perceived customs complexities.
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Through the years, it’s kind of perceived that way.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
The film, at 90 minutes, feels a bit long, and one wishes that the line of questioning posed to Smollett might have moved deeper into the effects of the case on his life or the shift in how he is publicly perceived, as his own insights fail to compel.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
His social media posts appear in ALL CAPS accompanied by lowbrow nicknames, perceived as a Trump hallmark.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
Through the years, it’s kind of perceived that way.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
The film, at 90 minutes, feels a bit long, and one wishes that the line of questioning posed to Smollett might have moved deeper into the effects of the case on his life or the shift in how he is publicly perceived, as his own insights fail to compel.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
His social media posts appear in ALL CAPS accompanied by lowbrow nicknames, perceived as a Trump hallmark.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perceive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
Verb
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By the time September rolls around, many professionals understandably feel drained.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Even then, the timing felt too late to countenance replacing him, considering the crippling UEFA financial sanctions they were faced with and the keen fact that some potential targets had already moved elsewhere.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wilson noticed the prank and chased Banjo briefly before Banjo gave it up.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Around 2016, Walker came up with the band name East Nash Grass, after noticing a surge of bluegrass music around the East Nashville area.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That provides counties with more data for understanding the scope of the disaster.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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But public health experts say the conditions that made parts of the city fertile ground for the disease this summer have been spreading widely, and all Americans need to understand the risk factors involved.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The island's hungry wild dogs sense this and immediately encircle her, snarling and howling.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Researchers are designing systems that can sense and interpret context in real time, tracking metrics like attention, tone, and engagement.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who sees Hatfield is asked to call the Hamilton County Sheriff's Detective Laura Beckwith at 513-500-1533.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Russell, a corn and soybean farmer from Muncie, has seen these effects firsthand.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Several of the Jeep fans who spoke to the Free Press mentioned or knew of the recent contest FCA hosted to pick a Jeep Top Canine from thousands of entries.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The costars are coy about the finality of their deaths but are willing to indulge the hope that the Roses smell the gas and escape.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The two pups immediately start smelling each other and wagging their tails, clearly stating their approval of one another.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The great gymnast Simone Biles was in the stands, and Gauff spotted her.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the manager on duty that night spotted the drawing, kept the table paper and showed it to Lynn Wagenknecht, who co-founded the restaurant with her ex-husband, Keith McNally, and now owns it, as well as Cafe Cluny and The Odeon, with two partners.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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