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 With the industry undergoing contraction and facing challenges, the name could be perceived as a metaphor about the future of the television business. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 League sources could see Milton go for as high as a fourth-round pick if the right QB-desperate team is on the other line because of his tools and perceived high ceiling. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 As a result, what was perceived as the Dolphins’ deepest position unit (linebackers) quickly becomes the thinnest. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 In response, the White House established the Cabinet Committee to Combat Terrorism, headed by Secretary of State William Rogers, to address what was perceived as a growing threat of terrorism. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 There is a novelty in being perceived, really seen, as a foreigner and a woman. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 And having the club fined is also not going to cause individual players to curtail their emotions or not defend themselves against actual or perceived wrongs. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Journalists also perceived communities’ willingness to provide feedback as an opportunity to build and retain trust. — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 Competition is likely to be tough for classes that are perceived as easier, or for small-group seminars where a larger number of students would fall within the cap. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived

Verb

New players haven’t sensed any wariness from the loss or felt a Super Bowl hangover.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
When news broke that Mark Walter’s insurance businesses were under federal investigation and that the Lakers and Dodgers owner might be in financial trouble, Josh Kushner sensed a business opportunity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensed

Verb

Kelce’s confirmation comes after fans noticed a framed photo from his and Swift’s wedding showing the couple holding a fluffy white puppy.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticed

Verb

The sea change coming for the Angels franchise felt due, illustrated each night at Angel Stadium by the waves of shirtless fans in the upper decks imploring Arte Moreno to sell the team.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bellow felt an affinity with Kennedy’s combination of low-life high jinks, human frailty, and virtuoso style.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of felt

Verb

Officers arrived in the area within minutes and spotted the truck heading west toward the ocean.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Police can search that information when investigating crimes, allowing officers to determine whether a vehicle connected to a case was spotted near a particular location.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of spotted

Verb

With the amount of firepower that Geneva graduated from last year’s lineup, senior forward Gabe Barwiolek knew the burden to score was going to fall upon his shoulders.

— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The grand jury said then-state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office knew of the plans to divert the money.

— Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of knew

Verb

For fans of the older Metal Gear games, Ghost Babel was a huge deal and is rightly regarded as one of the best games in the series and most certainly an underappreciated one.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Widely regarded as an elite play-caller, Sarkisian has yet to deliver in the biggest moments.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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