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
Weiner also touted the NYPD’s network of cameras and sensors, which are monitored by members of the NYPD’s intelligence division, and international liaison officers posted in the Middle East as elements providing the department with early-warning detection capabilities.
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
But these sensors fail in visually challenging conditions, such as smoke, fog, dust, snow or complete darkness.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The sensors detect when the exhaust fluid, added to prevent harmful emissions, is low.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a new German-Greek venture called Multi-Marex began to install layers of sensors on not just the land but also the seafloor around Santorini.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
These sensors allow the robot to map its surroundings, avoid obstacles, and plan cleaning paths more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This release added a ton of stuff for swimmers, including depth tracking and water temperature sensors, as well as sleep apnea alerts for snorers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Large enough to hold detail in harsh, high-contrast light where smaller sensors typically fall apart.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
The vehicle, in line with other robotaxi companies like Alphabet’s Waymo, has numerous sensors beyond just cameras, unlike Tesla’s robotaxi, which relies solely on cameras.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
But these sensors fail in visually challenging conditions, such as smoke, fog, dust, snow or complete darkness.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
The sensors detect when the exhaust fluid, added to prevent harmful emissions, is low.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2024, a new German-Greek venture called Multi-Marex began to install layers of sensors on not just the land but also the seafloor around Santorini.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
These sensors allow the robot to map its surroundings, avoid obstacles, and plan cleaning paths more efficiently.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
This release added a ton of stuff for swimmers, including depth tracking and water temperature sensors, as well as sleep apnea alerts for snorers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Large enough to hold detail in harsh, high-contrast light where smaller sensors typically fall apart.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
The vehicle, in line with other robotaxi companies like Alphabet’s Waymo, has numerous sensors beyond just cameras, unlike Tesla’s robotaxi, which relies solely on cameras.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensors
detectors
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However, bright events often saturate detectors and are missed, so citizen reports to AMS often alert professionals and prompt manual archive checks.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The residue on my fingers might set off bomb detectors at security.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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