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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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
In other words, sun activity is definitely not the sort of thing human ears evolved to perceive.
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Harri Weber, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
Baltimore is perceived as having access to quality health care, a diverse population and being easy to travel to and from, findings showed.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Humans interacting with fellow humans would discern that waiting a long time to respond is going to be perceived as an unusual cadence when in discourse covering simple matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Translation is something of the runt of the literary litter, more often perceived as grunt work than art work.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Harri Weber, Popular Science, 19 Dec. 2024
Baltimore is perceived as having access to quality health care, a diverse population and being easy to travel to and from, findings showed.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Humans interacting with fellow humans would discern that waiting a long time to respond is going to be perceived as an unusual cadence when in discourse covering simple matters.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Translation is something of the runt of the literary litter, more often perceived as grunt work than art work.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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But in other places, like Glendale, the shaking was so subtle some people didn’t initially feel it as an earthquake.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Before the first practice following the Northern Illinois loss, Leonard wrote that a couple of younger teammates noticed a change in his demeanor.Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maddy disappears and upon returning, years later, works to convince Owen (now played by Justice Smith) that the world of The Pink Opaque is realer than either understood as teens.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Dial offers readers a glimpse into the world beyond their borders, a monthly syllabus for understanding tumultuous times that challenges assumptions and presents new writing that delights.The Dial, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then in October, sensing an opportunity to profit, an anonymous web user created a cryptocurrency inspired by the meme—Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)—and fed a batch of tokens to Truth Terminal’s crypto wallet.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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When their individual lives were overtaken by little humans with big demands on their time, Rush and his friends sensed that familiar erosion on the horizon.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Magic then saw Moe Wagner (left knee) and Wendell Carter Jr. (ejected) leave the game early, too.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Decide below, then see what readers across the globe think.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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Don't ever be afraid to ask questions, because there's almost always somebody there who will know what the heck is going on.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Beyond not knowing how to connect with the French cinema world, the agent suggests that international composers are sometimes deterred by the smaller upfront fees, not realizing this is often counterbalanced by France’s robust music royalty system, overseen by rights body SACEM.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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The podcast host took to X to share his thoughts on the drones, which have been spotted in recent weeks and triggered an FBI investigation.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner have been spotted in them, and this cozy style with glimmering sequins will add a little extra sparkle to your winter shoedrobe.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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