PERCEIVED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

perceived

verb

Definition of perceived

past tense of perceive

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 Iranian officials, whether perceived as moderates or hardliners, are saying that renewed negotiations with the US are not in prospect. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 The shocking lack of answers does not appear to be for a lack of resources, rather it highlights perceived investigative missteps along the way. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 There is also variation in how nurse practitioners are perceived within healthcare organizations and public discussions. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Some have also argued that concerns about being perceived as racist discouraged earlier scrutiny of the allegations. — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 While being in the midst of culture war battles, Clark has also been the victim of some hard fouls due to what's commonly been perceived as massive jealousy from her peers. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The policy may also be a response that’s partially aimed at curbing grade inflation, which is perceived to be a growing problem at many leading public and private universities. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 This may be especially true when demands to condemn Mangione appear to ignore inequities within an American health insurance system perceived as corrupt and unjust. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Zoom out a little, and last night’s results offer more good news for progressives, two of whom, William Lawrence and Donavan McKinney, won congressional primaries in Michigan against opponents perceived as being more moderate. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

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Verb

But the wiser part of me has always sensed that eventually a stroke of fate would lead me to reembrace my roots.

— Megan O’Sullivan, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
The Old Man’s guards and household staff gradually became aware of the affair, and soon Natalia sensed it as well.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 July 2026

Definition of sensed

Verb

These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
No one in the nuclear industry really understood the massive technological advancements made in oil drilling within the last 10 to 20 years, Baltzer told Fortune.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

Now, two years after her death, Elder's presence is felt on BTS's current world tour thanks to her mom, Jamie Elder, and BTS’ global fandom, known as Army.

— Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Maumelle High student-athlete initially felt something odd when putting the helmet on but continued practicing, Davis said.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of felt

Verb

The following day, several reports came in from Roseville residents who spotted a bear near Foothills Boulevard between Blue Oaks and Pleasant Grove boulevards.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Bieber has been a committed regular for years, often spotted leaving Forma in a coordinating Alo or CSB workout set.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotted

Verb

One page, on paper, taped inside the front cover of a book, written before anyone knew the full answer and precisely because nobody did.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Investigators said that all the teens knew one another but have not yet determined a motive for the killings, according to DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of knew

Verb

One of the prettiest small towns in New Jersey, Cape May is widely regarded as America’s oldest seaside resort.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
The Boeing 767, introduced in 1982, is regarded as a reliable workhorse of the skies, in contrast to the beleaguered reputation of the Boeing 737 MAX, which lost faith with customers early, after two fatal crashes.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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