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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
Astronomers did spot evidence of past eruptions from Sgr A*, but had trouble detecting any current winds, Northwestern said.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Kalshi, an online prediction marketplace, reportedly referred Santos to the Department of Justice and CFTC after detecting suspicious trades, a source told The Associated Press.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The mission of a T-AGOS ship depends heavily on detecting faint underwater sounds produced by submarines operating hundreds of miles away.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Its Resolver platform uses AI to ingest security information and help risk managers run remediations with an audit trail, cutting the lag time between detecting a breach and containing it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Netanyahu has also described Hezbollah's drone capabilities as a major threat given the difficulty in detecting them.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
There are also new wellness capabilities that aim at detecting signs of high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
But detecting the disease early through screening dramatically increases survival rates.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 May 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Kalshi, an online prediction marketplace, reportedly referred Santos to the Department of Justice and CFTC after detecting suspicious trades, a source told The Associated Press.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The mission of a T-AGOS ship depends heavily on detecting faint underwater sounds produced by submarines operating hundreds of miles away.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Its Resolver platform uses AI to ingest security information and help risk managers run remediations with an audit trail, cutting the lag time between detecting a breach and containing it.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Netanyahu has also described Hezbollah's drone capabilities as a major threat given the difficulty in detecting them.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
There are also new wellness capabilities that aim at detecting signs of high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
But detecting the disease early through screening dramatically increases survival rates.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Alcohol ads take up a portion of social media ad space, with one study finding nearly 40,000 ads placed on Facebook and Instagram over a year in Australia.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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In this context, Mentor126 notes that continuous access to guidance becomes an area of growing interest for many learning leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After learning their rent is being raised, the pair embark on a reckless night out that inspires an impulsive idea of faking a movie and seeing who shows up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Authorities said rescue crews focused on locating the child during the critical first 90 minutes of the operation, deploying rescue boats and shoreline personnel throughout the swim beach area.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Standard Rotary Blade Push Mower To adjust the mower height on a standard rotary-blade push mower, start by locating the adjustment levers.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Detecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detecting. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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