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
These sensors help with reconnaissance and surveillance, so operators can gather information before striking.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
With an 18-hour battery life and many sensors, this smartwatch tracks steps, heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep habits.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 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
Rain sensors override automatic controllers after significant rainfall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
This constant vigilance requires close observation through a network of ground- and space-based surveillance sensors.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The neckband combines soft silicone, a miniature camera, and motion sensors with an AI model trained on the wearer's own voice.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
With an 18-hour battery life and many sensors, this smartwatch tracks steps, heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep habits.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 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
Rain sensors override automatic controllers after significant rainfall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
This constant vigilance requires close observation through a network of ground- and space-based surveillance sensors.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The neckband combines soft silicone, a miniature camera, and motion sensors with an AI model trained on the wearer's own voice.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 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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Just one second after the officer's back is fully turned, Allen can be seen charging from the room and through one of the standing detectors with a weapon in his hands.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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This development could pave the way for super-precise thermometers and chemical detectors that work at a microscopic level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sensors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensors. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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