- present participle of perceive.
perceiving
Example Sentences
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That’s not quite how others are perceiving this “symbol.”
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Since dietary decisions are strongly influenced by reward assessment and physical state, targeted breath regulation could also play a role in consciously perceiving and more effectively managing eating behavior," Park summarizes for future research activities.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
No damning life event preceded my change in style, though I’d recently stopped dating and found some strange joy in perceiving bangs as another barrier-to-entry to anyone who tried.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The consultation is looking into how this would be determined, and is considering factors such as people living together, sharing finances and others perceiving them as a couple.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“I understand your concern, Mrs. Winchell. Honestly, I do. But this is Mia’s normal way of perceiving the world. She can learn to compensate for some things, but we can’t ‘cure’ her.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
