DETECTED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

detected 1 of 2

adjective

as in identified

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detected

2 of 2

verb

past tense of detect

as in found

to come upon after searching, study, or effort I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup

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The researchers demonstrated the material in a data-glove system that detected hand movements and translated them into corresponding movements on a robotic model in real time. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 This includes embedding safety features that prevent malign bioweapons development and embedding mechanisms that enable such misuse to be easily detected. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Sources told the Wall Street Journal Arab intelligence detected preparations for a wider war, including the deployment of Iranian commanders, weapons, and intelligence to regional militias aligned with the regime. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Researchers believe the virus may have been spreading undetected since February, and an expert said cases were still being detected very late, thwarting chances of successful treatment. — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Congo's public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 new cases detected in the previous 24 hours. — Reuters, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Golden mussels were first detected in North America in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta near the Port of Stockton in 2024. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Name the specific tasks expected to change and state how the change would be detected. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 At City Terrace Elementary, OEHS said that 170 mg/kg were detected, more than double the California Department of Toxic Substances Control's applicable screening level. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Keep sensitive mental health data de-identified, limit access by role and do audits.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of identified

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As for other homegrown brands, Moonglaze, founded by makeup artist Yara Alnamlah, launched at Sephora Middle East earlier this year, the first Saudi brand to launch at the retailer.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The Gwangju Biennale was founded in 1994 to commemorate the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, during which hundreds of civilians were killed during a protest against the authoritarian military government’s brutal crackdown on civil rights.

— Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of found

Verb

The court document said that, around two weeks later, the resident discovered an AirTag concealed under the backseat of their car that was placed by their former partner without their knowledge or consent.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Gears and mechanical transmission Ancient Greek and Roman engineers discovered that toothed wheels could transfer motion, alter rotational speed, and change the direction of force.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of discovered

Verb

Some restrictions on cadres are not outright bans, and many have learned to read between the lines and regulate their own behavior to avoid trouble.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of learned

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The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
When Elaine asks for an in-person meeting, Rebecca heads there immediately, despite Pinter’s offices being inconveniently located at Canary Wharf.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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