as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of detectable
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Some meat, dairy products and chicken eggs have been found to contain PFAS chemicals, but initial results from Food and Drug Administration research show that most detectable PFAS were found in seafood.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 2 June 2026
Most health violations are detectable before service.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
By mid-2025, the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 136 million Americans were being served by water systems with detectable forever chemicals.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
That means water can still meet federal standards while containing detectable PFAS levels that some scientists and public-health advocates consider concerning.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
There was no detectable bitterness in his voice.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
Some meat, dairy products and chicken eggs have been found to contain PFAS chemicals, but initial results from Food and Drug Administration research show that most detectable PFAS were found in seafood.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 2 June 2026
Most health violations are detectable before service.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
By mid-2025, the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 136 million Americans were being served by water systems with detectable forever chemicals.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
That means water can still meet federal standards while containing detectable PFAS levels that some scientists and public-health advocates consider concerning.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
There was no detectable bitterness in his voice.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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This is a type of employment that, as Johnson lead counsel Paul McDonald has stressed, is legally distinguishable from professional employment and is structured differently (for example, student employment is exempt from FICA taxes).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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No one is more audible than the victor in the loser’s building.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Snoring sits just below this threshold, the audible signature of an airway that is narrowed but not yet shut.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Joao Pedro is yet to meaningfully click with Palmer, despite being an unequivocal upgrade up front, and there are no discernible signs of deep understanding with Pedro Neto or Alejandro Garnacho.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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