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
While discussing the problem of detecting dark matter around supermassive black holes, Mayank Sharma, a physics graduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), hit on an interesting solution.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
By detecting these gamma rays, astronomers can trace the lingering remnants of ancient supernovae long after the original stars have vanished.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense, because detecting danger in the surrounding environment helps our species survive.
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Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
Technology disruption-detecting companies will succeed.
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Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
These cameras are used for the purpose of detecting and preventing theft and protecting the safety of our customers and associates.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA.
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Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
11 June 2026
But the company touts itself as a more sophisticated method than merely detecting if a work is present in training data, rather breaking down on a more granular level how the works are being used.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
By detecting these gamma rays, astronomers can trace the lingering remnants of ancient supernovae long after the original stars have vanished.
—
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
From an evolutionary standpoint, this makes sense, because detecting danger in the surrounding environment helps our species survive.
—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
Technology disruption-detecting companies will succeed.
—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
These cameras are used for the purpose of detecting and preventing theft and protecting the safety of our customers and associates.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The lab ran the samples on GeneXpert, a machine that automates the process of detecting specific bits of viral DNA.
—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
11 June 2026
But the company touts itself as a more sophisticated method than merely detecting if a work is present in training data, rather breaking down on a more granular level how the works are being used.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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The controversy surrounding the venue led to the formation of the UConnifers, a student group who came together to oppose locating the golf practice center off East Road.
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Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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