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
The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
For men, engaging with cosmetic surgery or tweakments to enhance appearance was, until recently, perceived as a largely feminine endeavor.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The variety and quality of the medical care offered in Orange County often is, or at least is perceived to be, better than average.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
This can't really be the way anyone perceived the reasonable idea of giving players their fair share of the profits turning out.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Historically, securely locking or temporarily transferring one’s guns was perceived by owners as a hindrance to quick access for home defense.
—Russell Lemle, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Being homeless was perceived, by themselves and by others, as an individual failure, the result of a series of poor choices, ignoring the fact that a tech boom had priced many people out of their homes and a drug epidemic had ravaged many parts of the city.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
Rodríguez, whom the White House sees as a capable partner on economic issues, will face the challenge of fielding US demands without being perceived by Maduro loyalists as too conciliatory to Washington.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Discounting prices to that extent had a negative effect on the brand image and on the way customers and potential customers perceived the Kors brand, Idol told analysts.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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James, now 4, was born in April 2021, and from the very beginning, Alyssa, 32, and her husband, John, sensed there was something special about him.—
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But by the mid-1930s, Soviet leaders sensed that people needed something to take the edge off in the dead of winter, a carnivalesque custom of the sort that Christmas once provided.—
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
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How gentle and precious to be understood.—
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In handing down the sentence, Montenegro said Bonillo understood the scope of his misdeeds, abused his position of trust and used that position to enrich himself while undermining CBP’s main goal.—
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Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
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Park hailed the resilience of the community, and how residents organized block by block when there was no roadmap for recovery, and insurance and bureaucratic processes felt impossible to navigate alone.—
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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
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But many fans had spotted this willingness to put a foot in in pre-season, particularly in the friendly against Real Sociedad’s Basque rivals Athletic Club, when the 26-year-old made a game-high four tackles (one of which was made after he had been nutmegged).—
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Though their divorce was acrimonious, and the two were later involved in various legal proceedings, the source said that Clarkson knew the importance of her children’s relationship with their father.—
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Authorities said the two teenagers knew each other, but did not provide further details on their relationship.—
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
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He also is regarded as one of the inventors of the butterfly style of goaltending, later adopted by some of the greatest to play the position.—
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Since González López assumed his new role, at least 14 senior figures associated with Marcano Tábata have disappeared, according to sources, including generals regarded as essential to the Honor Guard’s brigade-level command and operational continuity.—
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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