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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 detecting
Treatment is complicated by difficulty detecting the cancer in early stages, and its resistance to common cancer drugs.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The human body relies on a sensory network in which the nervous system receives and integrates signals from organs, such as the ears, eyes and tongue, as well as sensors throughout the body detecting things like pressure, temperature and balance.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that infants who are better at detecting rhythm in music are also better at recognizing patterns in speech—an important skill for learning language.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Physicists Clyde Cowan and Frederick Reines first proposed detecting neutrinos using a nuclear weapons test in the 1950s.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
People are better at detecting pain in the faces of other humans than in those of horses.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Chau’s team designed a small sensor that sits over the vocal folds, detecting vibration as intent.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
However, this technique hasn't been nearly as successful at detecting exomoons.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Many of these airlines are detecting them in over 5% of samples, which Bartell points out is the federal limit for tap water.
—Outside, 18 Jan. 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The human body relies on a sensory network in which the nervous system receives and integrates signals from organs, such as the ears, eyes and tongue, as well as sensors throughout the body detecting things like pressure, temperature and balance.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that infants who are better at detecting rhythm in music are also better at recognizing patterns in speech—an important skill for learning language.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Physicists Clyde Cowan and Frederick Reines first proposed detecting neutrinos using a nuclear weapons test in the 1950s.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
People are better at detecting pain in the faces of other humans than in those of horses.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Chau’s team designed a small sensor that sits over the vocal folds, detecting vibration as intent.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
However, this technique hasn't been nearly as successful at detecting exomoons.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Many of these airlines are detecting them in over 5% of samples, which Bartell points out is the federal limit for tap water.
—Outside, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
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The Los Angeles pop-punk trio spends its seventh album wrestling with nostalgia, finding nuance and emotional complexity in their everyday grievances.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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While investigators interviewed hundreds of people connected to Plasse without finding her killer, the Chicopee Police Department became embroiled in scandal.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Continuously learning from data gathered by a global fleet of machines, the system adapts in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some tools, like learning platforms with generative AI integrated, give feedback after students answer a question.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The dramatic cover continues to guide the drama of the party, from Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) choosing Benedict as her bachelor of the season to Eloise (Claudia Jessie) discovering her sister Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) had snuck in to the ball.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Road trips are also a great way to travel abroad, including driving through the Irish countryside, discovering rain forests and beach towns in Brazil, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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One standout target to try locating is the Bode’s Galaxy M81, one of the brightest galaxies in the evening sky.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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That's where the dogs play a vital role, often locating buried skiers in just minutes.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, past travelers note that Anse Source d’Argent can get busy, and your fellow tourists may prevent you from getting that picture-perfect moment.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Detecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detecting. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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