as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
I can detect just a hint of lemon in the soup
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Recent Examples of detecting
The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond prevention, wearables have also proved helpful in detecting health problems.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
By detecting more than 18,000 additional quakes, scientists were able to better understand what had occurred, and where, beneath São Jorge.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zvi Reich called sources the cornerstones of journalistic activities such as detecting, researching, and verifying news.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Advancements in both detecting and curing cancer have resulted in a higher percentage of people surviving five years or more after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Authorities also deployed drones equipped with cameras and heat-detecting technology to assist in the search.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Authorities also brought in drones equipped with cameras and heat-detecting technology to scan the surrounding terrain.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond prevention, wearables have also proved helpful in detecting health problems.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
By detecting more than 18,000 additional quakes, scientists were able to better understand what had occurred, and where, beneath São Jorge.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
Zvi Reich called sources the cornerstones of journalistic activities such as detecting, researching, and verifying news.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Advancements in both detecting and curing cancer have resulted in a higher percentage of people surviving five years or more after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Renuka Rayasam, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Authorities also deployed drones equipped with cameras and heat-detecting technology to assist in the search.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Authorities also brought in drones equipped with cameras and heat-detecting technology to scan the surrounding terrain.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detecting
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Gabriel, a 5-11 quarterback with middling arm strength, will have a difficult time finding that same opportunity.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Desperation under dire circumstances didn’t stop the Lakers from finding their lifeline in a 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets, winning the 5-minute extra period 11-7 after a stunning comeback in the final minute of regulation.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dex’s focus on AI software developers and machine learning engineers has helped the company win over a clutch of high-profile recruiting leaders.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Analyses for both bills cite reporting by KFF Health News that found family members and attorneys have faced extreme difficulty locating and supporting patients hospitalized while in immigration custody.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police were unsuccessful in locating Chance following the incident.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Since getting sober, Holland's life has been a whirlwind.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Detecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detecting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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