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I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup
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Recent Examples of detects
An external receiver, potentially built into a wearable device, detects the signal from up to two feet away.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Carbon Monoxide Detector This four-in-one detector not only reads carbon monoxide on the road but also detects other combustible, explosive gases, like LPG (methane), propane, and natural gas.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The newest telescope is the spectacular James Webb Space Telescope, which cost about US$10 billion and detects a portion of the infrared spectrum.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Human Intelligence also detects what data cannot measure, such as tone, tension, and discomfort.
—C200, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
When the algorithm detects flooding, the device can alert emergency responders.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
The humidifier also has a Smart Persistent Airflow (SPA) feature that detects the presence of water and runs the fan to dry off everything inside to prevent any mold growth.
—Euna Park, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Up to 18 alarms can be linked, ensuring that when one unit detects smoke or carbon monoxide, all connected alarms sound simultaneously throughout the home.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Carbon Monoxide Detector This four-in-one detector not only reads carbon monoxide on the road but also detects other combustible, explosive gases, like LPG (methane), propane, and natural gas.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The newest telescope is the spectacular James Webb Space Telescope, which cost about US$10 billion and detects a portion of the infrared spectrum.
—Martin Elvis, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
Technologically, the Gen 3 4NE1 features high-torque joints, a lifting capacity of up to 100 kilograms, and a patented artificial skin that detects proximity to prevent collisions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Human Intelligence also detects what data cannot measure, such as tone, tension, and discomfort.
—C200, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
When the algorithm detects flooding, the device can alert emergency responders.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
The humidifier also has a Smart Persistent Airflow (SPA) feature that detects the presence of water and runs the fan to dry off everything inside to prevent any mold growth.
—Euna Park, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Up to 18 alarms can be linked, ensuring that when one unit detects smoke or carbon monoxide, all connected alarms sound simultaneously throughout the home.
—New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detects
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The project was made in collaboration with Wes Anderson, who, like myself, finds endless inspiration in Cornell’s whimsical shadow boxes, which transform humble materials into fine art.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the day of a decisive court hearing and an important wedding performance, a quiet wedding musician finds his private life exposed to public scrutiny.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yet, as any visitor stalled in traffic or fumbling for cash to top up a transit card discovers, the old Seoul persists beneath the new.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cora Engelbrecht speaks to people in the country, and discovers new details of the carnage which are just beginning to emerge.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead of asking users to fill out long forms, Lily learns through natural conversation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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This allows the company to learns from experience and apply it to strategies going forward.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the credit card, The Moment locates most of its zany humor in the presence of a hacky, inexplicably successful director played by Alexander Skarsgard, hired by Rosanna Arquette’s blithe record executive to shoot the film version of Charli’s impending tour.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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