as in sensor
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
a motion detector to thwart burglaries
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But when protons raced both ways around the tunnel and crashed head-on, spraying debris into surrounding detectors, only the 25 particles of the Standard Model were observed.
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Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Make sure your carbon monoxide detector works properly and that the outside vent is clear of debris and snow.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Place detectors near heat sources, keep a fire extinguisher nearby and vent all fuel-burning equipment outside.
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—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
New Yorkers can winterize their homes by repairing leaks and cleaning gutters, keeping emergency heating equipment safe, and installing and checking the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the department said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Jan. 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Make sure your carbon monoxide detector works properly and that the outside vent is clear of debris and snow.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
Place detectors near heat sources, keep a fire extinguisher nearby and vent all fuel-burning equipment outside.
6.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
New Yorkers can winterize their homes by repairing leaks and cleaning gutters, keeping emergency heating equipment safe, and installing and checking the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, the department said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detector
sensor
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Unlike earlier models limited to upper-body tasks, Helix 02 uses a single neural network to control walking, manipulation, and balance together, directly from raw sensor data.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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It’s operated by a pilot and sensor equipment technician, and is used to conduct scientific and atmospheric research missions.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detector. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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