1
as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in noticing
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 knowing
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceiving
The outcome of future conflicts will hinge on accurately perceiving reality amidst GPS denial and growing electronic illusions.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
In 2020, Samir Nurmohamed, now an assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania, published a paper that showed evidence that perceiving yourself as an underdog can lead to higher motivation and better performance at work.
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Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
And there is the feeling of each character’s eyes taking in the viewer, creating a question of who is perceiving who.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Abraham Lincoln was wary of the doctrine, perceiving that any such notion of divine inevitability could be used to justify land grabs and war.
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Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Kepler devoted much of his career to figuring out optics, and was arguably the first scientific thinker to articulate the difference between seeing and perceiving.
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Rebecca Boyle,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
The goal is to break the mental shorthand that keeps most of us from actually perceiving what's around us.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
The newly-sighted get better at perceiving differences in color, shape, and size — even if they were treated for their congenital cataracts after years of blindness—but not so much at spotting differences in shading or contours.
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Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
—
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
In 2020, Samir Nurmohamed, now an assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania, published a paper that showed evidence that perceiving yourself as an underdog can lead to higher motivation and better performance at work.
—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
And there is the feeling of each character’s eyes taking in the viewer, creating a question of who is perceiving who.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Abraham Lincoln was wary of the doctrine, perceiving that any such notion of divine inevitability could be used to justify land grabs and war.
—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Kepler devoted much of his career to figuring out optics, and was arguably the first scientific thinker to articulate the difference between seeing and perceiving.
—
Rebecca Boyle,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
The goal is to break the mental shorthand that keeps most of us from actually perceiving what's around us.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
The newly-sighted get better at perceiving differences in color, shape, and size — even if they were treated for their congenital cataracts after years of blindness—but not so much at spotting differences in shading or contours.
—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceiving
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These include the Type 91 surface-to-air missile barge, Type 92 underwater sensing vessel, Type 93 autonomous submarine, and Type 94 surface sensing vessel, all of which form part of the UK’s broader Hybrid Navy concept.
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This is one reason to go breadth-first across sensing modalities; doing so can help close the gap in appearance, sensors and kinematics between human and robot.
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That matters because adults wait an average of nine years after first noticing hearing loss before treating it.
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Research has increasingly pointed to app designs built for engagement and addiction rather than actual matchmaking, and users are noticing.
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Marketing has always required senior-level judgment and knowing which levers to pull, why and when.
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This reportedly includes not giving guests many details about the wedding, with people invited instructed to arrive in New York, without knowing when and where the wedding will be.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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On Wednesday, officers arrested the suspect after spotting him in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, according to the police statement.
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The lower the number, the brighter the object, with the human eye capable of spotting targets down to a magnitude of +6 from a dark sky location.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Why The Old Approach No Longer Works The old playbook assumed that cultural knowledge was scarce, international interactions were occasional, and understanding national norms was the primary challenge.
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Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, dizziness, breathlessness, brain fog, low mood, brittle nails, hair fall, feeling unusually cold, and changes in skin quality all signal low ferritin levels.
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In India, feeling that one's work improves others' lives carries more weight than in most countries.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Mora’s attorneys say Giumarra has not provided documents regarding its license to the nectarine variety.
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“Perceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceiving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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