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
Verb
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
Verb
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This organization was founded in 2017 by, among others, Anders Fogh Rasmussen.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s attempt to undermine Harvard’s independence is probably the biggest shock the university has faced since Harvard College was founded, in 1636; shortly after its establishment, the school received a transformative deathbed bequest from the Puritan John Harvard.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 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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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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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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Investigators subpoenaed the tracking company and learned the tracker was tied to Kochopolous.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The property located in the 1900 block of Bryant Street in Palo Alto was sold on March 7, 2025.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Detected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detected. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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