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

Current quality checks are efficient at detecting simple genetic changes, such as an altered DNA letter or a small piece of DNA that has been removed or added. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

With this, Northrop Grumman aims to address the evolving challenges of detecting and defeating unmanned aerial systems at extended ranges. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

In this capacity, AI essentially acts as a radar, detecting signals that might otherwise remain hidden simply because professionals did not have the time or capacity to look for them. — Bas Kniphorst, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The National Institute on Aging has funded research into passive home sensors capable of detecting changes in sleep, mobility, medication use and other behaviors. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

The former FanDuel employee told CBS News the company was easily able to keep tabs on its customers' betting behavior — detecting if a gambler was betting within a normal range, or if their activity is fading. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

But this outbreak has shown that the existing processes for detecting viruses early are insufficient. — Stephanie Psaki, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026

Whether that’s detecting and putting out every fire fast, increasing logging and forest thinning, or allowing fires to burn under safe conditions, the default choice today is to pour more money and effort into the star approach of the moment. — Matt Thompson, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026