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
For example, all three major airports in the Washington, D.C. area saw records for the most firearms detected in a single year.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Samba, a yellow Labrador retriever from Colombia, completed 120 hours of training with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to detect nicotine oils and THC oils used in vape pens.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Company leaders should outline clear steps for detecting, containing, and eradicating threats and periodically run through the plan with drills.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The reason is that prevention guidelines haven’t historically recommended routine mammograms until women were at least into their 40s, so cancers occurring earlier would not have been detected through screening.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Samba, a yellow Labrador retriever from Colombia, completed 120 hours of training with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to detect nicotine oils and THC oils used in vape pens.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Company leaders should outline clear steps for detecting, containing, and eradicating threats and periodically run through the plan with drills.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The reason is that prevention guidelines haven’t historically recommended routine mammograms until women were at least into their 40s, so cancers occurring earlier would not have been detected through screening.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Chelsea improved their press to force the champions to build out on their left flank, resulting in passes played over the top to find Gvardiol, who was their most potent attacking threat, with limited success.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s become more aggressive on the ball as well, learning when to make a play when a guy is going into a scoring move or his back is turned.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your door is spotless, learn how to clean the shower door tracks and create a DIY glass-cleaning spray to prevent buildup.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The fraudulent charges were discovered by a businessman, who reported the credit card had been originally issued to his father, who was deceased, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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After Short's body was discovered, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation, which ran until 1950, when it was shut down, according to 48 Hours.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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He’s got quite a fastball and has some creativity to him.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Having a president who still receives royalty payments for a 1987 book titled The Art of the Deal naturally raises expectations that this is a leader who can, well, get a deal done.—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Detect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detect. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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