as in detectors
a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal
the cat accidentally triggered the motion sensor, which set off the alarm
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Recent Examples of sensors
Built with three ultra-sensitive sensors for accuracy and reliable readings.
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ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Understanding these processes is relevant to the development of energy transmission systems, precision sensors, and quantum computing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology uses GPS and sensors to prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
For example, if a package is put on the wrong truck, radio sensors will automatically detect it and issue an alert.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
The country’s dense manufacturing ecosystem can produce robots, sensors, and advanced components at a cost below rivals in other countries.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Using the new equipment, sensors and video can trigger controllers at different intersections to communicate with one another to identify potential congestion, Bosch said.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
During all this, a team of NASA and Department of Defense test pilots will chase the capsule in airplanes as researchers in the back point telescopes and sensors at its heat shield.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2007, the company has pulled in more than $800,000 in federal contracts, including a recent $150,000 grant from NASA for low noise sensors.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Understanding these processes is relevant to the development of energy transmission systems, precision sensors, and quantum computing.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
The Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology uses GPS and sensors to prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
For example, if a package is put on the wrong truck, radio sensors will automatically detect it and issue an alert.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
The country’s dense manufacturing ecosystem can produce robots, sensors, and advanced components at a cost below rivals in other countries.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Using the new equipment, sensors and video can trigger controllers at different intersections to communicate with one another to identify potential congestion, Bosch said.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
During all this, a team of NASA and Department of Defense test pilots will chase the capsule in airplanes as researchers in the back point telescopes and sensors at its heat shield.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2007, the company has pulled in more than $800,000 in federal contracts, including a recent $150,000 grant from NASA for low noise sensors.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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Because the fire was burning in the garage, on the opposite side of the home, the detectors inside the house weren’t triggered.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, RHIC’s massive detectors, some weighing tens of tons, will also be dismantled.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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