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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2
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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3
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
This is because humidity completely changes the way in which the human body not only perceives, but deals with heat.
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Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But come January, California — which perceives itself as oh-so-cutting edge on oh-so-many things — will install the 41st in the state’s unbroken line of male governors.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
If perceptions are central to the sense of self, that sense will look different depending on how each animal perceives the world.
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Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
Has that prompted any soul searching for you about how the public perceives you?
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
The nervous system perceives and processes both stress and pain.
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Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
The survey aimed to capture how the fanbase perceives the club and its interest in a rebrand, and wasn’t limited to just the crest.
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Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
The Prince of Wales is said to be more involved in controlling the way the public perceives the monarchy.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But come January, California — which perceives itself as oh-so-cutting edge on oh-so-many things — will install the 41st in the state’s unbroken line of male governors.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
If perceptions are central to the sense of self, that sense will look different depending on how each animal perceives the world.
—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
Has that prompted any soul searching for you about how the public perceives you?
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
The nervous system perceives and processes both stress and pain.
—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
The survey aimed to capture how the fanbase perceives the club and its interest in a rebrand, and wasn’t limited to just the crest.
—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
The Prince of Wales is said to be more involved in controlling the way the public perceives the monarchy.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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As Marielle and Fatima argue about what to do, Fatima senses Smiley approaching.
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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Howard would like him to be involved but understands carrying a full tour bag through the practice days and four potential championship rounds would be a considerable physical demand.
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Prince Harry no longer plans to bring his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, with him to London next week amid security concerns, ABC News understands.
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The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
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Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
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Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
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The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows?
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Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.
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Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
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Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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