1
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in noticed
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 understood
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceived
And just hang out with your friends and don’t be afraid of people, because the idea of being perceived all the time is really scary.
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Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nationally, Americans have perceived a connection between the rise in gas prices and the conflict in Iran.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Some may be perceived as a little bit lazier and just like to sleep.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Speaking of drinks, when Cerdito Muerto opened, it was presented and perceived primarily as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Freaky delivered on what is more commonly perceived as horror from monsters to folklore.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
He, however, was believed to be a Day 3 pick due to drops and perceived inability to play through physicality.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The gap between the reality of the situation and what people perceived to be going wrong was striking.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Nationally, Americans have perceived a connection between the rise in gas prices and the conflict in Iran.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Some may be perceived as a little bit lazier and just like to sleep.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Speaking of drinks, when Cerdito Muerto opened, it was presented and perceived primarily as a speakeasy-style cocktail bar.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Freaky delivered on what is more commonly perceived as horror from monsters to folklore.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
He, however, was believed to be a Day 3 pick due to drops and perceived inability to play through physicality.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The gap between the reality of the situation and what people perceived to be going wrong was striking.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
Verb
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Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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And some understood it more self-consciously and articulately than others, but most people sort of sensed it.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cook noticed that all of the lead characters could be said to have conflicting desires, which gave her idea of how to stage the show using the traditional singing/signing model.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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But most states have already held primaries for 2026 so the high court's decision is likely to be felt more in the 2028 presidential contest or in 2031, after the next Census.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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What once felt like an opportunity to close has become something closer to a necessity.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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To a casual observer, the late-game pinch hitter stepping into the batter’s box Tuesday at Oswego East didn’t seem extraordinary, but Yorkville senior Brooke Ekwinski knew better.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Qualifying for the Champions League again via a top-five finish was regarded as the bare minimum.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986, regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.—
Ryan Brennan
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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