as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup
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Recent Examples of detect
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense, because detecting danger in the surrounding environment helps our species survive.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
The blood test detects the presence of alpha-gal antibodies, but not all patients with a positive result develop the condition.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Artificial intelligence can identify faces in photographs, translate conversations in real time and detect fraudulent transactions in milliseconds.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The sensors can detect what transportation officials call near-misses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
The blood test detects the presence of alpha-gal antibodies, but not all patients with a positive result develop the condition.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Artificial intelligence can identify faces in photographs, translate conversations in real time and detect fraudulent transactions in milliseconds.
—Mark Lewyn, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The sensors can detect what transportation officials call near-misses.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detect
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She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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After her grandmother died, the family found letters Smith had written home during the war.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Since that occurred, stadium management has met with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and other Town leaders to learn the reasons for the modifications and to work towards an amendment to the stadium lease that would build upon our decades-long partnership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He was raised by grandparents and was told Rachel was his sister, only learning the truth in adulthood.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Dominical, another popular surf destination located next to Uvita, has a smattering of luxury villas and hotels, like Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The 41-year-old woman was located by police Wednesday night near a column of smoke at the intersection of Churchill Downs Avenue and Santa Anita Drive on Woodland’s north side, the release said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Charleston may be known for its Southern charm, but there’s a lot more to learn in this city, as my family discovered.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Here's a look at the collectible pin and how to get it.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Dec. 2025
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Swift covered a variety of topics while speaking with Colbert, from her Kansas City Chiefs star fiancé Travis Kelce being the love of her life to getting her masters back.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Detect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detect. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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