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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
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.
—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
Wastewater monitoring sites can sense levels of disease in a community by detecting pieces of viral or other pathogenic DNA shed through feces, urine or other bodily fluids into municipal wastewater systems.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The company says the technology can identify fault conditions earlier than conventional monitoring approaches by detecting changes from within battery cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The website, streaming platform or network may be detecting the way your VPN traffic looks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Aimed at detecting and analyzing conditions in real time, EAS is designed to process data so that utilities and emergency responders act faster at critical moments.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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
Wastewater monitoring sites can sense levels of disease in a community by detecting pieces of viral or other pathogenic DNA shed through feces, urine or other bodily fluids into municipal wastewater systems.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The company says the technology can identify fault conditions earlier than conventional monitoring approaches by detecting changes from within battery cells.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The website, streaming platform or network may be detecting the way your VPN traffic looks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Aimed at detecting and analyzing conditions in real time, EAS is designed to process data so that utilities and emergency responders act faster at critical moments.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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