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, 9 Jan. 2026
The last detectable earthquake in Connecticut was recorded on May 19, 2025, near Essex Village, according to USGS.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The seriousness in the quarterback’s tone was as detectable as his frustration.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Galileo’s great realization, encapsulated in the principle of relativity, is that there would be no detectable difference at all.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
According to state officials, deer and turkeys feeding in affected zones ingest the chemicals, resulting in detectable PFAS levels in their meat and organs that can pose a health risk if consumed.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The last detectable earthquake in Connecticut was recorded on May 19, 2025, near Essex Village, according to USGS.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The seriousness in the quarterback’s tone was as detectable as his frustration.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Galileo’s great realization, encapsulated in the principle of relativity, is that there would be no detectable difference at all.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
According to state officials, deer and turkeys feeding in affected zones ingest the chemicals, resulting in detectable PFAS levels in their meat and organs that can pose a health risk if consumed.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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Even the skin around the bean had a distinguishable bite, clinging to each chickpea rather than turning slippery or wispy.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Whether a vibrating insert can deliver clear, distinguishable signals without blending into the background – or worse, become a distraction in itself – remains an open question.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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De Niro said, met by audible gasps.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Going back to the 1950s, there is no discernible trend, with the first day finishing positive about 48% of the time, according to Bespoke Investment Group.—
Sean Conlon,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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