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

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Recent Examples of detecting Hugging Face said its own AI had been integral to detecting and investigating the breach. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 22 July 2026 But both studies make critical errors that undermine their conclusions, biasing their findings against detecting any benefits of early intervention. — Marc Lipsitch, STAT, 21 July 2026 At the same time, the body has a complex system for detecting changes in blood volume. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Consumer wearables are excellent at tracking heart rate or detecting conditions like atrial fibrillation. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 If a palate is your personal experience and record of taste, mine was formed more through seeking flavors pushed to the brink than detecting delicate intricacies. — Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The same structure can also work in reverse, detecting incoming terahertz waves with high sensitivity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 Post-market monitoring should be capable of detecting safety signals across drugs, devices, vaccines, foods, supplements, and digital technologies. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Four measurement systems feed the AI microprocessor, detecting when hair is between the plates, how much hair is being styled and the speed of the tool’s movement in the hands of the customer or stylist. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
  1. finding
  2. learning
  3. discovering
  4. locating
  5. getting
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  • After being subject to waivers, Land was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts and spent a season-and-a-half elsewhere before finding his way back to Dallas midway through the 2025 season.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Kansas City’s starting goalkeeper, Lorena, has been appreciative of finding community in the city for her wife and their 12-year-old son.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of finding
Verb
  • The series features disabled, neurodivergent and learning disabled talent in key roles and draws on Matthew McDevitt’s own experiences in the care system to bring authenticity and nuance to its portrayal of social care.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Though its design follows recommendations from teachers and learning scientists, no product setting can solve the problem on its own.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of learning
Verb
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of discovering and exploiting complex vulnerabilities, independent cybersecurity validation becomes even more important.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of discovering
Verb
  • The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing 13-year-old last seen early Wednesday morning in the La Riviera neighborhood.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Boise Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026
Definition of locating
Verb
  • Tuchel admitted in his Friday night press conference that the pain is still getting worse.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • In the midst of all the late drama was Jon Rahm getting an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a bad tee shot.
    — Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of getting

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