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as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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as in notices
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 understands
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceives
The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Ohio State needs a competitive and fiery leader who doesn’t care how the country perceives him.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Although people who work in public health might see their goals as nonpartisan, the general public correctly perceives public health as an exercise in progressive politics.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
His team perceives him as unapproachable and out of touch with the human side of business.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This can create shifts in how the client perceives their life stories.
—Kelly Bowman, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Everything on the page is there because the narrator perceives it as doing something.
—Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
These chemicals help reduce pain and modify the way your body perceives it.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Ohio State needs a competitive and fiery leader who doesn’t care how the country perceives him.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Although people who work in public health might see their goals as nonpartisan, the general public correctly perceives public health as an exercise in progressive politics.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
His team perceives him as unapproachable and out of touch with the human side of business.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This can create shifts in how the client perceives their life stories.
—Kelly Bowman, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Everything on the page is there because the narrator perceives it as doing something.
—Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024
These chemicals help reduce pain and modify the way your body perceives it.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians.Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Small heritage sites are trying, despite the odds, to ensure the next generation hears these stories.hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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If Bell grants the stay, the injunction would be sidelined until the Fourth Circuit hears NASCAR’s appeal.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Instead, this is about a teenage boy whom the audience recognizes as gay but is completely unaware of his true identity.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
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The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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And in this episode, Maddie finally realizes it, too.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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From the perspective of sentiment, this is the part of the trend where everyone realizes at once the direction of the trend.Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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