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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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
An intervention by the world's wealthiest individual could drive away some voters who perceive the campaign as out of touch with everyday people's concerns, Peter Brusoe, a professor of political science and economics at the State University of New York at Delhi, told ABC News.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
How companies react to a disaster is crucial in terms of limiting it and how they are perceived.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Others argue that the restitution shouldn’t be perceived with blind nationalism but with skepticism, because in the aftermath of the exhibit’s grand opening, little will have changed for the everyday individuals struggling to survive.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
And two people perceiving an identical mélange of elements might respond to the flavor profiles in wholly different ways.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
How companies react to a disaster is crucial in terms of limiting it and how they are perceived.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Others argue that the restitution shouldn’t be perceived with blind nationalism but with skepticism, because in the aftermath of the exhibit’s grand opening, little will have changed for the everyday individuals struggling to survive.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
And two people perceiving an identical mélange of elements might respond to the flavor profiles in wholly different ways.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The first half of Season 4 felt a bit refreshing as if the series had returned to its roots despite the multiple romances going on.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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In curating the luxury e-retailer’s fragrance selection for the end of 2024, she’s noticed many of the brands the company stocks are continuing to play with gourmand scents.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Yet clients and partners notice when employees bring a genuine interest in them as people, rather than just points on an agenda.Joelle Machia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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By understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior, businesses can reduce waste, optimize stock levels, and enhance customer satisfaction.Nicole Smythe, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hopefully one day soon, politicians will do a better job understanding them, and speaking to their concerns.Basel Touchan, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Still, some observers sense something a bit sinister behind the playfulness of contest after contest, advertised with poster after poster on telephone pole after telephone pole.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The moment Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro were whisked away from reporters, Matt Frei sensed Kamala Harris may have botched her U.S. election race.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Instead Trump swept the swing states, won the popular vote and saw Republicans secure control of both houses of Congress.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hoping that Brendan would find it in his heart to spare her husband’s life, and knowing that the IRA was bound to discover his double-identity sooner rather than later, Kathleen confesses to Brendan.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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As Blazing Saddles so eloquently hinted, the Wild West probably smelled more like bean farts than this gorgeous scented candle.Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Guests do not need to handle any of the cooking — and won't be coming home smelling like a grill.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Aided by artificial intelligence, such schemes increasingly appear more realistic and thus are more difficult to spot than in the past.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, the internet was set ablaze when it was reported that Cargill was spotted at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL.Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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