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
Cognitive warfare encompasses operations that affect the way conflict is perceived.
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Michael Miklaucic, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Daughters tend to be given preferential treatment, according to Jensen, although the children themselves did not perceive that.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This sentiment underscores the inherent risk perceived by those who shared the ring with Goldberg and that's been widely discussed.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
People familiar with Weldon's meetings with senators said Republicans were frustrated with his unfamiliarity with the CDC's workings and a lack of details on priorities for the agency, as well as an unwillingness to assuage concerns that he was perceived as anti-vaccine.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Michael Miklaucic, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Daughters tend to be given preferential treatment, according to Jensen, although the children themselves did not perceive that.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This sentiment underscores the inherent risk perceived by those who shared the ring with Goldberg and that's been widely discussed.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
People familiar with Weldon's meetings with senators said Republicans were frustrated with his unfamiliarity with the CDC's workings and a lack of details on priorities for the agency, as well as an unwillingness to assuage concerns that he was perceived as anti-vaccine.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Without anyone noticing, the cat went into the family bathroom, sat on the toilet seat, and peed in it like a human, despite the fact that nobody had ever shown him how to use a toilet before.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Fans of Thai Orchid will notice several differences between the original location at 6504 Martway St. Dark gray light fixtures hang from its high ceilings.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Most people learn which foods cause bad breath by eating them and sensing the results.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eight teams remain in the FA Cup and each one will sense a legitimate path to lifting the trophy.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whether a person needs to see a dermatologist will depend on the individual needs of that patient.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Visually they are individuated, but we are given to know almost nothing about them, and certainly not their inner life.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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On March 19, an employee at Grand Teton National Park spotted a grizzly north of the park’s boundary.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Though the pair are spotted together later that night, Tommy never arrives home in the morning.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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