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
Vulnerability exists for people of color when participating in frank conversations with white people in that they would be labeled/perceived in some stereotypical fashion.
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Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
At least Gabbard will bring her strong patriotism to her daily briefings of Trump and will be skeptical of moves to expand the government to combat real and perceived threats.
—John Seiler, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Last year’s top 10 included Portugal, Japan, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Morocco, Costa Rica, Belize, Argentina and South Africa, which Thompson called a mix of bucket list destinations and places that may be perceived as hard to visit alone.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
While younger generations are often perceived as more progressive on social issues, this research suggests that many teens still align with traditional beliefs about gender.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
At least Gabbard will bring her strong patriotism to her daily briefings of Trump and will be skeptical of moves to expand the government to combat real and perceived threats.
—John Seiler, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025
Last year’s top 10 included Portugal, Japan, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Morocco, Costa Rica, Belize, Argentina and South Africa, which Thompson called a mix of bucket list destinations and places that may be perceived as hard to visit alone.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
While younger generations are often perceived as more progressive on social issues, this research suggests that many teens still align with traditional beliefs about gender.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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In order for people to feel safe again in our city, City Hall cannot keep sweeping people from subway to street to hospital to jail — and then right back again.—
Brad Lander,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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According to the judgment, Woodward-Fisher’s wife had noticed a problem with clothes moths (Tineola Bisselliella) in early 2018 after new insulation was installed as part of major building works.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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And Wall Street noticed, sending shares of the company up 24 percent to $12.38 on Monday.—
David Moin,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Variety understands that the film is semi-autobiographical and is about the relationship between a father and his two young boys over the course of a day in the Nigerian city.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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But to not be able to talk and think about health without understanding the undercurrent of social factors impacting our health is wrong.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Like many parents of trans youth now scrambling to protect their children, Moen could sense that the worst-case scenario was imminent.—
Nico Lang,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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Neither Rosen nor Guess replied to WWD queries on Wednesday, but the retailer is looking to the future and sensing big opportunity.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Fox and another man were seen driving away from a residence in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park at around noon.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Apparently, the older man does have the security clearance to know what happened, because his hand — which Cal presses to the device — unlocks the files.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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The pressure will be higher in our next earning cycle, because everyone wants to know: what does this mean.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The demands of California’s agriculture and population growth have had severe consequences for native fish species since the early 20th century, with roughly 80% of previous populations of native salmon, trout, sturgeon and the delta smelt.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Trump's claims that measures to protect the delta smelt, an endangered fish, upstate affected L.A.'s water supply are false, according to Ashley Overhouse, a California water policy adviser for the nonprofit conservation organization Defenders of Wildlife.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investigators said a license plate reader camera system last spotted the Buick LaCrosse, which is registered to Day's mother, in southeast Missouri at about 10 p.m. Sunday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Harry looks at photos from the NHI murder crime scenes and spots Brian in the crowds, eyes fixed on Dex doing forensic work.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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