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, 29 Oct. 2025
Their three flavors, Raspberry Hibiscus Yerba Mate, Mango Passionfruit Yerba Mate, and Blackberry Lavender Tea, are smooth and sippable, with little detectable weed taste.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Projects such as the Axion Dark Matter Experiment, a collaboration of the University of Washington, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and other institutions, are currently hunting these particles by using intense magnetic fields to convert them to detectable microwave photons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
The study, which was conducted by researchers in Spain and published in the journal Environmental Research, analyzed 43 pieces of clothing for infants, screening for all detectable chemicals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Their three flavors, Raspberry Hibiscus Yerba Mate, Mango Passionfruit Yerba Mate, and Blackberry Lavender Tea, are smooth and sippable, with little detectable weed taste.
—Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Projects such as the Axion Dark Matter Experiment, a collaboration of the University of Washington, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and other institutions, are currently hunting these particles by using intense magnetic fields to convert them to detectable microwave photons.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2025
The study, which was conducted by researchers in Spain and published in the journal Environmental Research, analyzed 43 pieces of clothing for infants, screening for all detectable chemicals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The noise of crunching history is audible from the other side of 7-foot construction fencing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The study looked at states excluding Montana, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, where sale prices are not fully discernible.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Across the hall, Mary Elizabeth’s room was quiet, with only a few discernible words coming across the spirit box.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The connection was perceptible in 1859 because previous discoveries of the Sun’s variable influence on climate had fostered the development of solar science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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These initiatives truly made culture perceptible and traditions more vibrant.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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