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
That hope, of direct experimental confirmation, is only possible if dark matter interacts with either itself or normal matter in a way that leaves a detectable signature.
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Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That said, low audit rates don’t protect returns with easily detectable problems.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The case gained notoriety when police released body camera video showing the 6-year-old child, wrapped in a blanket with no detectable pulse.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
In any case, Joiner’s situation reflects a broader debate within horse racing over how to regulate substances commonly abused by humans and detectable in vanishingly small amounts with sophisticated laboratory technology.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlighted in green is the most recent bounce to start the year, which is barely detectable within the context of this long-term downtrend.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That said, low audit rates don’t protect returns with easily detectable problems.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The case gained notoriety when police released body camera video showing the 6-year-old child, wrapped in a blanket with no detectable pulse.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
In any case, Joiner’s situation reflects a broader debate within horse racing over how to regulate substances commonly abused by humans and detectable in vanishingly small amounts with sophisticated laboratory technology.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Highlighted in green is the most recent bounce to start the year, which is barely detectable within the context of this long-term downtrend.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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This hack saves you counter space while keeping ingredients distinguishable and accessible.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Like a bay leaf in a savory sauce, the bass provides essential tone and depth, even if its flavor isn’t distinguishable at first.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than simply issuing audible or visual warnings, the car may adjust cabin lighting, seat position, climate control, or gradually come to a complete stop automatically.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the peak of the standoffs between protesters and federal officers on Saturday, airborne chemical irritants were discharged by officers and whistling and shouting were audible on live video from CBS Minnesota.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That contrast is becoming more noticeable as their professional paths diverge.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But there’s been a noticeable uptick in the team’s willingness to hit their blue-collar big man on rolls to the rim, which is opening an underutilized dimension of an offense that stagnated in the weeks leading up to their back-to-back wins over the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No discernible bankruptcy risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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On that day, the numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12, 14, 26, 51—a group of numbers without a discernible pattern.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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