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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
According to Merio, the Milvus gimbal (a stabilized camera/turret unit) houses electro-optical and infrared sensors plus the laser designator.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2019, one exploded on a launch pad during a test in Russia’s Arctic, killing at least five scientists and triggering alarms over nuclear contamination, which was detected by European sensors.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Given their limited size, that cargo would most likely consist of sensors, cameras, or lightweight mobile telecommunications equipment.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the inspection and the FDA’s findings, multiple consumer class actions have been filed against Dexcom over its G7 (and G6) sensors—one filed by Kelly Grisoli in California alleging defective alerts—and another focused on a materials change uncovered in the FDA warning letter.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The findings collected from data sensors across the Sierra reinforced what was observed by the Department of Water Resources’ first survey of the water year at Phillips Station in El Dorado County.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Launching from an Indian rocket, the spacecraft will carry a variety of sensors, some provided by NASA, to study shifts in Earth’s land- and ice-covered surfaces using synthetic aperture radar.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The space also integrates light sensors that adjust brightness according to rain or shine, a nod to the natural world that is part of the brand’s outdoor heritage.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In 2019, one exploded on a launch pad during a test in Russia’s Arctic, killing at least five scientists and triggering alarms over nuclear contamination, which was detected by European sensors.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Given their limited size, that cargo would most likely consist of sensors, cameras, or lightweight mobile telecommunications equipment.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the inspection and the FDA’s findings, multiple consumer class actions have been filed against Dexcom over its G7 (and G6) sensors—one filed by Kelly Grisoli in California alleging defective alerts—and another focused on a materials change uncovered in the FDA warning letter.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Advanced spectroscopy sensors and a validated machine-learning algorithm in the device scan your poop for indicators of gut health and hydration, and also look for blood in the toilet bowl that might otherwise be hard to spot.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The findings collected from data sensors across the Sierra reinforced what was observed by the Department of Water Resources’ first survey of the water year at Phillips Station in El Dorado County.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
Launching from an Indian rocket, the spacecraft will carry a variety of sensors, some provided by NASA, to study shifts in Earth’s land- and ice-covered surfaces using synthetic aperture radar.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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Given how poor most AI detection tools are, this is plenty plausible; and if AI detectors aren’t used, accusations often come down to a hunch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Oct. 2025
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Each ball contained about 1/50th of a gram of radioactive isotopes, enough to register on handheld detectors but (theoretically) not enough to be harmful.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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