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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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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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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 gap between the reality of the situation and what people perceived to be going wrong was striking. —
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 The goalie change, perceived by many as a premature move, may have been a factor in Dallas firing head coach Pete DeBoer a week later. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Specifically the indictment alleged that guests perceived to be Black were disproportionately targeted for cancellation. —Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Journalism ethics experts are weighing in, telling the Herald that reporters have to avoid conflicts of interest — whether the conflict is real or perceived. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 However, with its global footprint, Citigroup is also perceived to be more impacted by the geopolitical environment than many of its peers. —Leslie Picker, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026 Giselle Bastin, a Flinders University expert on the British royals, said the Sussexes’ decision to use their titles to pursue private interests will be perceived by many as a conflict of interest. —ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 In ads and content across the brands measured, roughly 42 percent of talent was known or perceived to be white. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026 The goalie change, perceived by many as a premature move, may have been a factor in Dallas firing head coach Pete DeBoer a week later. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026 Specifically the indictment alleged that guests perceived to be Black were disproportionately targeted for cancellation. —Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 That landslide victory was galvanized by deadly street protests in the fall led by a Gen Z determined to purge a political old guard perceived as venal and out of touch. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 Journalism ethics experts are weighing in, telling the Herald that reporters have to avoid conflicts of interest — whether the conflict is real or perceived. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 However, with its global footprint, Citigroup is also perceived to be more impacted by the geopolitical environment than many of its peers. —Leslie Picker, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026 Giselle Bastin, a Flinders University expert on the British royals, said the Sussexes’ decision to use their titles to pursue private interests will be perceived by many as a conflict of interest. —ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 In ads and content across the brands measured, roughly 42 percent of talent was known or perceived to be white. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived
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That’s in line with what most economists had expected – and likely what many American consumers have sensed.— Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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People may have sensed that, but the study puts data on the bones.— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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The trader bet $119 that the weather in Paris on April 15 would jump past the equivalent of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and weather enthusiasts online noticed a sudden spike in temperature on that day.— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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First, let it be understood that the Padres were not facing another of what has been a seemingly constant stream of pitchers with incredible stuff.— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
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The report analyzes data from 2022 through 2024 to grade counties on unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution, perhaps better understood as smog and soot, respectively.— Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rooting for them felt like rooting for a brand of toothpaste.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.— Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 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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The team knew Reiten’s contract expired in the summer.— Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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But no one knew how to fully compute these invariants in an efficient way, except for the first member of the sequence.— Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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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
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Since his untimely death, Prince has been regarded as one of the most iconic musicians of his generation.— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Some mountaineers may have regarded the retreat as a failure of nerve.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Perceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/perceived. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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