as in finding
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
Engineers involved in the project emphasize that detecting large numbers of drones requires enormous computational power.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The wardens said the fish was flagged after a metal-detecting wand alerted to the potential presence of a foreign object.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In their letter, the sheriffs write that modern surveillance technology, including aerial systems currently deployed by CBP, has proven highly effective in detecting activity in remote terrain.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Tournament in Wood County when a metal detecting wand showed a possible foreign object in his bass, officials with the Texas Game Wardens said in a news release on Facebook.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The tour uses Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which is designed to help protect players on social media by detecting and filtering out abusive messages through a combination of AI and human analysts.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
By detecting these subtle changes, a smart pill may provide early clues about conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence has long been used in warfare for things like analyzing satellite imagery, detecting cyber threats and guiding missile-defense systems.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Handheld metal detectors often struggle in mineral-rich soils and have difficulty reliably detecting low-metal or predominantly plastic mines.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The wardens said the fish was flagged after a metal-detecting wand alerted to the potential presence of a foreign object.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
In their letter, the sheriffs write that modern surveillance technology, including aerial systems currently deployed by CBP, has proven highly effective in detecting activity in remote terrain.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Tournament in Wood County when a metal detecting wand showed a possible foreign object in his bass, officials with the Texas Game Wardens said in a news release on Facebook.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
The tour uses Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which is designed to help protect players on social media by detecting and filtering out abusive messages through a combination of AI and human analysts.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
By detecting these subtle changes, a smart pill may provide early clues about conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence has long been used in warfare for things like analyzing satellite imagery, detecting cyber threats and guiding missile-defense systems.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Handheld metal detectors often struggle in mineral-rich soils and have difficulty reliably detecting low-metal or predominantly plastic mines.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
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Throughout the fourth quarter, the Spartans (32-7) kept finding open players with near-perfect execution on offense.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Back home, the men had experienced difficulties finding farming jobs—or any jobs at all.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Deputies were called to the scene after learning of a collision involving a pedestrian.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporting Learning Voyages was a natural fit for Lyda Hill Philanthropies, said Margaret Black, managing director of the nonprofit, which has long prioritized expanding STEM learning opportunities and exposure for young students.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Head to Wimberley Glassworks As Tim de Jong recounts, discovering Wimberley was just one of life’s many kismet moments.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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And because Earth's primary natural satellite is considered to have been integral to the development of life on Earth, discovering the frequency of such events may shine a light on the possibility of life elsewhere in the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Capability allows autonomous systems to perform multiple tasks This capability allows autonomous systems to perform tasks such as locating hostile radar emissions, monitoring communications, and supporting electronic countermeasures.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in locating a mother and her 4-year-old daughter, last seen in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Friday.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Detecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detecting. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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