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
That may include sensors, algorithms and engineering systems that spot biological differences between them.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Rather than relying entirely on manual data entry, companies can use on internet-of-things sensors, smart contracts, or other third-party verification tools to keep the record up to date.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The logistics giant also touts real-time GPS tracking from pickup through delivery, alongside cargo cameras and door sensors across the entire fleet.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robots can identify faults such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperature changes that could signal potential failures, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
As the name implies, these sensors are designed to detect whether the room is occupied.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
But other brands caught on to GoPro's game, and upstarts like the DJI Osmo Action 6 and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 come with larger sensors and lower prices than the Hero13 Black.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Rather than relying entirely on manual data entry, companies can use on internet-of-things sensors, smart contracts, or other third-party verification tools to keep the record up to date.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The logistics giant also touts real-time GPS tracking from pickup through delivery, alongside cargo cameras and door sensors across the entire fleet.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Equipped with cameras and sensors, the robots can identify faults such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperature changes that could signal potential failures, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
As the name implies, these sensors are designed to detect whether the room is occupied.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
But other brands caught on to GoPro's game, and upstarts like the DJI Osmo Action 6 and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 come with larger sensors and lower prices than the Hero13 Black.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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Ones with wide fields of view and sensitive detectors can easily spot these incoming bits of interplanetary jetsam and gather data on their brightness, size, speed and direction.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Fire officials also encourage having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including smoke detectors in every bedroom.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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