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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 detects
The scientists used the hydrogel to build a working sensor that detects a compound known as sakacin P in milk.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The antenna array receives and detects the spatial information of the incoming signals, then delivers this information back to the automotive radar.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
These notifications will pop up when Facebook detects potential red flags, such as few or no mutual friends or if the person lives in a different country.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The brain detects the higher energy demand and signals for greater food intake.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The process begins with real data collected by Chandra, which detects high-energy radiation produced when solar X-rays are reflected by planets, moons and other bodies in the solar system.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Lastly, continuous security monitoring, which detects anomalous behavior in applications, is the most important security measure.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This model also detects natural gas leaks and is so trusted that more than 10,000 were purchased on Amazon in the last month alone.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Shield detects just 13% of precancerous polyps, while Cologuard detects about 42%.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The antenna array receives and detects the spatial information of the incoming signals, then delivers this information back to the automotive radar.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
These notifications will pop up when Facebook detects potential red flags, such as few or no mutual friends or if the person lives in a different country.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The brain detects the higher energy demand and signals for greater food intake.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The process begins with real data collected by Chandra, which detects high-energy radiation produced when solar X-rays are reflected by planets, moons and other bodies in the solar system.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Lastly, continuous security monitoring, which detects anomalous behavior in applications, is the most important security measure.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This model also detects natural gas leaks and is so trusted that more than 10,000 were purchased on Amazon in the last month alone.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Shield detects just 13% of precancerous polyps, while Cologuard detects about 42%.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detects
Verb
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That decline in leadership shows up in surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The series once again finds itself in a prescient position with the industry on the precipice of an extinction-level event, and Valerie once again rises to the occasion with a message worth hearing, delivered with a smile that’s improbably radiant.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After taking a keen interest in Regan, Wolf discovers there may be more to her case than meets the eye.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Things get complicated when a new client (Isabel May) hires Lou, who then discovers her betrothed is a college friend and longtime crush (Manny Jacinto).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now, lawmakers are looking to add that language back in, but this time with a requirement that a referendum be held before a casino locates to the area.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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