Synonyms of detecting

detecting

verb

present participle of detect

as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finding
• learning
• discovering
• locating
• getting
• determining
• ascertaining
• tracking (down)
• finding out
• hitting (on or upon)
• running down
• rummaging
• hunting (down or up)
• dredging (up)
• digging out
• digging up
• routing (out)
• ferreting (out)
• scouting (up)
• spotting
• turning up
• rooting (out)
• descrying
• nosing out
• scaring up
• seeking
• sighting
• looking for
• espying
• searching (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• overlooking
• passing over
• losing
• misplacing
• mislaying
• missetting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detecting

This approach connects surveillance and strike capabilities within smaller formations, potentially reducing the time between detecting a target and engaging it. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

The challenge is that detecting a single molecule isn’t definitive evidence of life. — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026

The Chip Security Act would strengthen mechanisms for tracking advanced chips and detecting diversion. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Labs are beginning to offer direct-to-consumer tests for detecting microplastics in water. — Erin Douglas, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Diana Lin, a researcher at the San Francisco Estuary Institute, said the study was impressive, and demonstrates novel and effective methods for detecting microplastics in the snow. — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Such prototypes have included chairs which convert into tables, and that can also conveniently collapse for storage, while detecting their configuration and relaying relevant information to users via screens. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

On Monday, Reuters said Ahold, the Dutch grocery store chain, had reported a cybersecurity incident to police in the Netherlands in October after detecting suspicious activity in its infrastructure. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

After detecting the glitch, the DOE reprocessed those applications. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026