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
Researchers are also expanding the system by integrating additional sensors and electrodes to increase the complexity and capability of the neural interface.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The documents include more than 20 video files showing unidentified objects captured by military sensors in locations from Syria and Japan to North America.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This breakthrough allows future missions to support heavier scientific payloads, including advanced sensors and larger batteries for extended flight.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Unlike the Apple Vision Pro headset, another device with a slew of external sensors, the new AirPods aren’t designed to support hand-gesture control.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Finally, early warning systems employing acoustic sensors, optical trackers, and passive radio frequency detection provide critical situational awareness, enabling timely engagement of incoming UAV threats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Compared with traditional tactile sensors, where does its core advantage lie?
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Bruder said the idea is to outfit new homes with heat sensors and sonic emitters, so every room is protected.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Newer controllers are easy to adjust seasonally, and some can be connected to moisture sensors or weather stations.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
The documents include more than 20 video files showing unidentified objects captured by military sensors in locations from Syria and Japan to North America.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This breakthrough allows future missions to support heavier scientific payloads, including advanced sensors and larger batteries for extended flight.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Unlike the Apple Vision Pro headset, another device with a slew of external sensors, the new AirPods aren’t designed to support hand-gesture control.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Finally, early warning systems employing acoustic sensors, optical trackers, and passive radio frequency detection provide critical situational awareness, enabling timely engagement of incoming UAV threats.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Compared with traditional tactile sensors, where does its core advantage lie?
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Bruder said the idea is to outfit new homes with heat sensors and sonic emitters, so every room is protected.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Newer controllers are easy to adjust seasonally, and some can be connected to moisture sensors or weather stations.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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For the project, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) provided personnel, expertise, and 10 million lbs of steel for the underground detectors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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At an event yesterday at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead—formerly the Homestake gold mine—project leaders and government supporters gathered to sign the first steel beam to be sent underground, beginning the construction of the facility’s detectors.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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