as in identified
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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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Recent Examples of detected
Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Out of the 30 states where measles has been detected in 2026, Florida currently ranks third in case counts.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike detected a surge of activity from Russian hackers in support of Tehran since the war began.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Lewis said the limited number of aircraft detected Thursday may not signal a full return to normal activity.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
When detected early, colorectal cancer is among the most treatable cancers.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
First detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 likely from goods shipped from overseas, today 19 states have some degree of infestation, including Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky in the South, says Sullivan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Pidgeon came in with a brunette bob, which, given the length of her natural hair, could be detected if left to inexperienced stylists.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the far future, our Universe will become something that’s virtually unrecognizable to us today, as our bright, star-and-galaxy-rich cosmos will transform into a sparse, dark landscape from which precious few signals could ever be detected.
—Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Out of the 30 states where measles has been detected in 2026, Florida currently ranks third in case counts.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Researchers at the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike detected a surge of activity from Russian hackers in support of Tehran since the war began.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Lewis said the limited number of aircraft detected Thursday may not signal a full return to normal activity.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
When detected early, colorectal cancer is among the most treatable cancers.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
First detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 likely from goods shipped from overseas, today 19 states have some degree of infestation, including Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky in the South, says Sullivan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Pidgeon came in with a brunette bob, which, given the length of her natural hair, could be detected if left to inexperienced stylists.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detected
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Doctors discovered cancerous masses during the procedure, and DeCarlo underwent treatment until he was hospitalized from November through December after another brain bleed.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Part of that evolution reflects how younger viewers discovered international cinema in the first place.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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After the university initially said there were two victims, Shelton said authorities learned that there was a third victim at a hospital.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amanyara is located about 25 minutes from Providenciales, on the quiet northwest tip making for extraordinary sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Detected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detected. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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