as in identified
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as in found
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 detected
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Astronomers have detected an erupting supermassive black hole producing some of the largest jets ever seen bursting from a galaxy with the same shape as our own.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
But what stands out in this recent study is how often these sharks are detected during daylight hours.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The team detected this remarkable radio jet outburst using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The turret, modeled after the in-game characters, lights up and plays signature sound bites from the game, whenever motion is detected nearby.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
More than 100 individual sharks have been detected, with the majority of sightings occurring in recent years and notably in shallow waters.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
By understanding where and when white sharks are most likely to be detected, researchers and policymakers can better communicate with the public about how to safely enjoy Maine’s beaches without unnecessary fear.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The researchers have detected the presence of a radioactive plutonium isotope in samples from the deep sea.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
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When supernova in one of these galaxies is detected, researchers can refer to the baseline images.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Astronomers have detected an erupting supermassive black hole producing some of the largest jets ever seen bursting from a galaxy with the same shape as our own.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
But what stands out in this recent study is how often these sharks are detected during daylight hours.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The team detected this remarkable radio jet outburst using the Hubble Space Telescope, the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The turret, modeled after the in-game characters, lights up and plays signature sound bites from the game, whenever motion is detected nearby.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
More than 100 individual sharks have been detected, with the majority of sightings occurring in recent years and notably in shallow waters.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
By understanding where and when white sharks are most likely to be detected, researchers and policymakers can better communicate with the public about how to safely enjoy Maine’s beaches without unnecessary fear.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The researchers have detected the presence of a radioactive plutonium isotope in samples from the deep sea.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detected
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Man Charged with Manslaughter After Student, 20, Died in Alleged Off-Campus Fraternity Hazing The fraternity was founded nationally in 1906.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Carney has emphasized Canada’s founding nations, the United Kingdom and France, since becoming prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Foreign objects being discovered in food is a relatively rare recall reason, with more common reasons including bacterial or viral contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The couple learned that Saturday from Bill Crowder, a Charlotte-area wildlife expert and coyote consultant.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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Its research had located nearby properties that had sold for more.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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The suspect was later located and admitted to the vandalism.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Detected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detected. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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