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detecting

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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Sunday, Beverly Hills police received an alert from the automated license plate recognition system detecting the suspect’s vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Over the decades, it has delivered valuable insights into the interstellar medium, including detecting pressure waves and changes in particle density beyond the heliosphere.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

It is also being investigated whether getting better at detecting cancers is leading to more being diagnosed at a younger age.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“We’re definitely going to look at dams and reservoirs and see if we can do a better job detecting it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

For ten seconds Chapter Eleven studied my documents, detecting no forgery, as the clouds burst overhead, and I made him get me one more piece of cake.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides