1
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 organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
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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
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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Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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More than four months on, however, Deadline understands the police force has made little progress.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen sees GapStudio almost like a couture house.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mail app sees new categorization options and more.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around this time of the year, his holiday recordings become must-hears again, and the king is usually able to return to a number of rankings with one timely collection or another.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Today, the Supreme Court hears its second major case on transgender rights, a challenge to a Tennessee law that prohibits some medical treatments for transgender youths (The New York Times).Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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If anyone has any information or recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This energetic cirrus scent smells like the heart of summer, ripe juicy lemons, and tangerine offset by apple and jasmine.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 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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In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Best Gifts for Teens Our shopping writer has worn Oprah’s favorite press-on nails for years and appreciates the design and shape variety, as well as the easy application and longevity of the nails.Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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So could divorce, Paul realizes, in the wake of her breakup after twenty-two years with her husband.Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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