as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
my detection of the scent of baked apple pie led me to the kitchen
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Recent Examples of detection
Wind farms can interfere with radar-detection systems, but the wind industry has developed effective methods for countering that interference.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
According to Davine, this surge in screenings could be attributed to better awareness of the options, improved accessibility, and increased conversation within the fire service about the importance of early detection.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Last month, the company was awarded an $805-million military contract, its largest to date, to build satellites for a network being developed for communications and detection of new threats, such as hypersonic missles.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sheriff's officers searched the residence with the help of two electronic detection K9 officers, Grip and Enzo.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
According to Davine, this surge in screenings could be attributed to better awareness of the options, improved accessibility, and increased conversation within the fire service about the importance of early detection.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Last month, the company was awarded an $805-million military contract, its largest to date, to build satellites for a network being developed for communications and detection of new threats, such as hypersonic missles.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sheriff's officers searched the residence with the help of two electronic detection K9 officers, Grip and Enzo.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detection
discovery
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Phatic communion was alive in the place of its discovery.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on Hollywood hits and diamond discoveries.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detection. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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