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
The Tapo app detects motion (person, pet, vehicle) and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
For Memphis residents worried about smog-forming pollution, the worst fear would likely be visibly detecting the pollution.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
On June 12, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), led by the Ohio State University, detected a dramatic surge in the brightness of an otherwise unremarkable star embedded in the constellation Lupus.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 July 2025
At Cincinnati Children's, most federal dollars went to funding research that ranged from preventing epilepsy to detecting and diagnosing cancer.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
For Memphis residents worried about smog-forming pollution, the worst fear would likely be visibly detecting the pollution.
—ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
On June 12, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN), led by the Ohio State University, detected a dramatic surge in the brightness of an otherwise unremarkable star embedded in the constellation Lupus.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 July 2025
At Cincinnati Children's, most federal dollars went to funding research that ranged from preventing epilepsy to detecting and diagnosing cancer.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detect
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As a 17-year-old, Gena Sims found inspiration while taking care of her sister.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Pérez Art Museum Miami The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), located off Biscayne Boulevard, offers world-class exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, and spaces for art, relaxation, and dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Among the victims were 27 children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp that sits along the Guadalupe River, located about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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Passing motorists discovered the crash at around 6:37 a.m., and the Geneva Police Department, Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Geneva and Batavia fire departments responded to the crash.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Detect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detect. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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