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
Hopkins researchers are figuring out how to detect cancer early and treat it better.
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Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Knull recommended asking the inspector to use a moisture meter to detect any active moisture presence under the sink.
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—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
After taking a photo of the ice and converting it to grayscale, the researchers trained a computer to decode the message by detecting the position and size of bubbles based on their grayscale value (regions without bubbles are dark gray, while bubbles are almost white).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
Some in Congress have tried to pass legislation expanding government authority to detect and destroy drones over certain kinds of locations, but the most recent effort failed.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
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Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Knull recommended asking the inspector to use a moisture meter to detect any active moisture presence under the sink.
4.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
After taking a photo of the ice and converting it to grayscale, the researchers trained a computer to decode the message by detecting the position and size of bubbles based on their grayscale value (regions without bubbles are dark gray, while bubbles are almost white).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2025
Some in Congress have tried to pass legislation expanding government authority to detect and destroy drones over certain kinds of locations, but the most recent effort failed.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detect
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But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
18 June 2025
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Details on past launches can be found at the end of file.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Central to the trek is connecting with the region’s Sherpa people, and learning about their culture through song, dance, and food.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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Troopers were unable to locate Garcia, who later arrived at Troop D to turn herself in, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Our constituents, our voters, the public should be able to locate us.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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That entrance was eventually discovered in Nueva Tijuana, a neighborhood only a few blocks from the U.S. border.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Once the connection between Edwards and Campbell was discovered, the rest of Bravo's plan came to light, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Detect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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