as in to find
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 detect
Bowles said that at least some subsequent testing detected the same chemical that’s found in poison hemlock.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
If their flight is delayed two or more hours or canceled, HTS detects it in real time using live schedule data and proactively notifies the traveler.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Bundibugyo virus is the strain that has been detected in the DRC outbreak.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Her body had multiple injuries, and toxicology testing detected MDMA in her system.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
If their flight is delayed two or more hours or canceled, HTS detects it in real time using live schedule data and proactively notifies the traveler.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Bundibugyo virus is the strain that has been detected in the DRC outbreak.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Her body had multiple injuries, and toxicology testing detected MDMA in her system.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detect
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Guests can take an organic garden tour to learn about the plants and produce grown here, including Vietnamese lemons, pandan, passion fruit, mangoes, papayas, bananas, and 10 types of chili peppers from Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Conrad Weiser was a Pennsylvania German who had roamed the frontier for decades, learning the Indian languages and befriending Indian leaders, including some who encountered Washington in Ohio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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