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
If his health permits, CBS Sports would likely be very supportive given his years of broadcasting for the company, and how the golf-viewing public perceives him in his Masters role.
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Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Khan perceives social media as an essential tool for maintaining a connection with fans and gauging their opinions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction triggered by situations our brain perceives as threats—like yelling.
—Daryl Austin, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional models that are reactive and generally operate independent of context, agentic AI perceives its environment, makes decisions based on that input and then takes action with little or no human intervention.
—Brian Neely, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The president started the latest conflict over what his administration perceives as a lack of sufficient action to stop the flow of illicit drugs such as fentanyl across America's borders, fueling an opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of lives through overdoses.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Its plain purpose is to bully those who advocate points of view that the President perceives as adverse to the views of his Administration.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
In this disorder, a pregnant mother’s immune system perceives her baby’s red blood cells as a threat, potentially causing severe anemia, heart failure, or even death in the developing infant.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2025
The brain perceives inevitable crises and uncertainties as a threat to our survival, instantly arousing fight-or-flight reactions.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Khan perceives social media as an essential tool for maintaining a connection with fans and gauging their opinions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction triggered by situations our brain perceives as threats—like yelling.
—Daryl Austin, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional models that are reactive and generally operate independent of context, agentic AI perceives its environment, makes decisions based on that input and then takes action with little or no human intervention.
—Brian Neely, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The president started the latest conflict over what his administration perceives as a lack of sufficient action to stop the flow of illicit drugs such as fentanyl across America's borders, fueling an opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of lives through overdoses.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Its plain purpose is to bully those who advocate points of view that the President perceives as adverse to the views of his Administration.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
In this disorder, a pregnant mother’s immune system perceives her baby’s red blood cells as a threat, potentially causing severe anemia, heart failure, or even death in the developing infant.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2025
The brain perceives inevitable crises and uncertainties as a threat to our survival, instantly arousing fight-or-flight reactions.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceives
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In a world full of people waiting for their turn to speak, being someone who truly hears others is rare and valuable.—
Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a second venture, Deadline hears that WME will spin out its NFL representation business, which Whitesell will acquire and run as a standalone agency.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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That is something Honda recognizes.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In each of these use cases, AI that sorts through appropriate, clean datasets—and grasps the full context of the worker’s role, functions and intentions—is the differentiator in deriving quantifiable value.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Del Mazo grasps the importance of rhythm for the page turn, and her pacing is spot-on.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wu appreciates that the genre can be both unexpected and relatable.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From the perspective of sentiment, this is the part of the trend where everyone realizes at once the direction of the trend.—
Beth Kindig,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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And in this episode, Maddie finally realizes it, too.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Perceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceives. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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