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Recent Examples of gravimeter
During government trials, dual Q-CTRL gravimeters were rack-mounted on a ship and allowed to operate autonomously during the entire test to simulate a defense mission.
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Between 2009 and 2019, aircraft with NASA’s Operation IceBridge took to the skies with lasers, radar, optical and infrared cameras, gravimeters, and magnetometers to precisely survey changes in the planet’s polar ice.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The sensor—a dual gravimeter—has been developed by Australian company Q-CTRL and could reach the market in late 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
Satellites have allowed scientists to overcome the limits of a sparse network of tide gauges and gravimeters, along the coasts and on midocean islands, finally supplying continuous—and nearly global—sea-level data, Hardenberg writes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The researchers’ simulations found that such signals could be detectable in orbital data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems, as well as gravimeters that measure variations in Earth’s gravitational field.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
Enviroscan’s gravimeter also indicated a large metallic mass with the density of gold, according to Warren Getler, who worked closely with the Paradas and the FBI.
—Time, 9 Mar. 2021
Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Between 2009 and 2019, aircraft with NASA’s Operation IceBridge took to the skies with lasers, radar, optical and infrared cameras, gravimeters, and magnetometers to precisely survey changes in the planet’s polar ice.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The sensor—a dual gravimeter—has been developed by Australian company Q-CTRL and could reach the market in late 2026.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2025
Satellites have allowed scientists to overcome the limits of a sparse network of tide gauges and gravimeters, along the coasts and on midocean islands, finally supplying continuous—and nearly global—sea-level data, Hardenberg writes.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The researchers’ simulations found that such signals could be detectable in orbital data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems, as well as gravimeters that measure variations in Earth’s gravitational field.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2024
Enviroscan’s gravimeter also indicated a large metallic mass with the density of gold, according to Warren Getler, who worked closely with the Paradas and the FBI.
—Time, 9 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravimeter
Noun
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Most of the twisters so far this year have been on the weaker end of the tornado wind and damage scale.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Some will come here to see a replica of the Oval Office or watch the ample video footage or see the first lady’s dresses; many Chicagoans will leave talking about the extraordinary quality and scale of the art.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Noun
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While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His physical defense on Wembanyama has kept the Spurs star off balance and in relative check for most of the first two games (or at least seven of the eight quarters).—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gravimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravimeter. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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