1
as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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as in noticing
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 knowing
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceiving
There is no way for humans, with their own specific ways of perceiving and being in the world, to fully understand the perspective of a chicken – a dinosaur descendant that can see ultraviolet light and has a 300-degree field of vision.
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Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
As a result, perception and behavior tasks, including perceiving objects, predicting the actions of other road users and planning the car’s next steps, happen on-board the car in real time.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
She’s hurt by the way people are perceiving her daughter.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
And both communities despair, perceiving the rest of the world is indifferent to their suffering.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
Without that, my guess is Vance will struggle to understand how viewers — and their cats — are perceiving him from their living rooms.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
But the relative peace and quiet that executives are perceiving is actually ominous.
—David Garfield, Harvard Business Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
As a result, perception and behavior tasks, including perceiving objects, predicting the actions of other road users and planning the car’s next steps, happen on-board the car in real time.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
She’s hurt by the way people are perceiving her daughter.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
And both communities despair, perceiving the rest of the world is indifferent to their suffering.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
Without that, my guess is Vance will struggle to understand how viewers — and their cats — are perceiving him from their living rooms.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
But the relative peace and quiet that executives are perceiving is actually ominous.
—David Garfield, Harvard Business Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceiving
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This new technology is highly sensitive and uses a low-noise single-photon detector and could prove very useful for various underwater sensing activities like ocean surveys, oil spill detection, and deep-sea resource exploration.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Joey Logano's third championship win in the NASCAR Cup Series brought a wave of dissatisfaction from fans regarding the playoff format's fairness.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Normally tight-lipped regarding free agents, Detroit president of baseball operations Scott Harris was frank regarding the team’s interest in Sasaki.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other things to love are a selection of gym equipment (including weights and a stationary bike) and Great Plains toiletries smelling of orange, grapefruit, and marula.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Perceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceiving. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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