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, 27 May 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
The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 May 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
The effect was detectable up to a third of a mile, roughly five city blocks, from the facilities’ perimeters.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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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
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If atoms were distinguishable, looking at two atoms of the same type would be like looking at two cars of the same make and model, says Christian Sanner, a physicist at Colorado State University, who was not involved in the new paper.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 May 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,
25 May 2026
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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No discernible economic revolution followed Biden’s neo-Brandeisian program.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 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 30 May. 2026.
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