detecting

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observant adj.
hearing n.

ADJECTIVE

observant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive discerning discriminating intelligent mindful perceptive vigilant

WEAK

advertent alive bright clear-sighted comprehending considering contemplating correct deducing discovering eager eagle-eyed heedful intentive interested keen not missing a trick obedient observative on one's toes on the ball penetrating questioning quick regardful searching sensitive sharp sharp-eyed surveying understanding wide-awake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating

WEAK

indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful

NOUN

hearing

Synonyms

STRONG

audition distinguishing ear earshot effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense

WEAK

auditory auditory range hearing distance

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detecting

“The bond market and consumers may be detecting economic stress earlier than equities,” the CIO says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rodriguez has been a vocal advocate for placing the cameras across Texas and has commended their use in Laredo and elsewhere for allowing a new approach to detecting crime.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

The expert also points to a potential problem when it comes to detecting the use of AI in novels.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

Neutrons are particularly useful for detecting light elements on the periodic table, especially hydrogen, while X rays are highly effective at revealing heavier elements.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Maybe all paranoids had a sort of sixth sense for detecting places that wanted to lock them up.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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