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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
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The outbreak was the 17th to be detected in the DRC since the emergence of Ebola in 1976.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
His infection was not immediately detected, and two nurses who cared for him in the US fell ill.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, Romania radar detected multiple drones crossing into its airspace, the country’s Ministry of National Defense said in a statement.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Romanian radars detected drones that were in Romanian airspace, according to the ministry statement.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Scientists have previously detected them in asteroids and meteorites.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
It was detected close to King City on May 23.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
From brain waves to gravitational waves, quantum sensors have successfully detected both and are now being prepared to operate outside laboratories as well.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Verb
However, once the fault is detected, the airbag warning light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound during each ignition cycle, according to the report.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The outbreak was the 17th to be detected in the DRC since the emergence of Ebola in 1976.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 May 2026
His infection was not immediately detected, and two nurses who cared for him in the US fell ill.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Meanwhile, Romania radar detected multiple drones crossing into its airspace, the country’s Ministry of National Defense said in a statement.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Romanian radars detected drones that were in Romanian airspace, according to the ministry statement.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Scientists have previously detected them in asteroids and meteorites.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
It was detected close to King City on May 23.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
From brain waves to gravitational waves, quantum sensors have successfully detected both and are now being prepared to operate outside laboratories as well.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detected
Adjective
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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
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The backstory The property opened in March 2015 as the first hotel of the 1 Hotels brand founded by Barry Sternlight, and resides in the former Gansevoort Hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Tea Party, that movement of grass-roots right-wing anger that evolved into MAGA, was founded the same year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Muntadas, Miller, and Lord discovered the contest during its first month.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But experts for years have said companies have not learned from past mistakes.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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While the boy was being detained, officers learned a juvenile female passenger in the truck had suffered minor injuries during the collisions, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Detected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detected. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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