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
Once these precedents are established, the targets can be anyone the Administration perceives as its enemy.
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Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Riders can see how the robotaxi perceives the road and plans its next move.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps occurring, and the person perceives the AI as unbiased and serving as a vital neutral judge about what the therapist is all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This is all because of the prime minister’s call for a snap election and what the market perceives to be an unfunded tax cut on food that could increase Japan’s deficit and cause more future bond issuance.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
But more jarring than any of this is the lack of humanity that Schjerfbeck perceives in herself.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Rugged represents the outer shell, how the world perceives us.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
At a time many Americans face the prospect of skyrocketing premiums for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act, Nadel perceives lessons in the experience of those who took action in the emergency of the AIDS crisis.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
True autonomy demands a fundamentally different approach — a unified system that perceives, decides, and acts with the entire body at once.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Riders can see how the robotaxi perceives the road and plans its next move.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This keeps occurring, and the person perceives the AI as unbiased and serving as a vital neutral judge about what the therapist is all about.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This is all because of the prime minister’s call for a snap election and what the market perceives to be an unfunded tax cut on food that could increase Japan’s deficit and cause more future bond issuance.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
But more jarring than any of this is the lack of humanity that Schjerfbeck perceives in herself.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Rugged represents the outer shell, how the world perceives us.
—C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
At a time many Americans face the prospect of skyrocketing premiums for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act, Nadel perceives lessons in the experience of those who took action in the emergency of the AIDS crisis.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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While this moment might offer a commentary on the weird plenty of the marketplace, Anna senses her father is lost an increasing haze and intervenes.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the footage, the person approaches the front door, notices the camera and tries to cover the lens with their hand.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Donovan understands the importance of building a roster the right way.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Veteran shoe designer Paul Andrew understands the challenges of winning in a competitive luxury footwear sector.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And by now everybody knows our crew runs the tightest and deadliest ship on the water.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody quite knows what happens to volumes if a drug price is cut, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Simon Baker told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, the Heat hears the angry fan and understands.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet the public rarely hears this context.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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