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antenna

[an-ten-uh] / ænˈtɛn ə /
NOUN
appendages for sensing, usually on insects or electronics
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Most recently, in March, her BMW was stolen from outside her home using an antenna to amplify the signal from the key fob inside her house.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

A laser-generated plasma antenna could potentially accomplish similar adjustments by steering the laser beam itself, reducing the need for moving parts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

This filament becomes the foundation of the antenna.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

However, its petal-like solar panels had failed to open fully, trapping the antenna and preventing Beagle 2 from communicating.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

“Ban-didge!” insisted Boots, and reached out to grab the crooked antenna.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

It is no bigger than a fingertip, but has comically large antennae - which Hughes likens to "big floppy ears".

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Compared with related beetles, members of this genus have exceptionally long and slender mandibles, antennae, and maxillary palps.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

Using satellite images, shore-based antennae, data and other sources, Kpler aims to reconstruct the trajectory of a vessel that has "gone dark," he added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

Then the beetle seeks out an ant — climbing on top of it, clasping its antennae in its jaws and scooping up its pheromones with brush-like legs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

Undoubtedly the special-effects department would give her six green legs and a pair of antennae, which Curly found intriguing to contemplate.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

"This is the first step, but it is a big step -- it is the first time anyone has ever demonstrated that plasma-filament antennas can work," says Darshni.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

The circuits transmit signals via four antennas on the box for several hundred yards, on frequencies the unit believes Russia is currently using.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Once a development receives planning consent, mobile operators are issued a notice-to-quit and must remove their antennas.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Some coral species with fast-growing branches are planted onto "coral trees" that look like old television antennas and are suspended in the water column, with floats to keep them upright.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The approved wire dipole antennas were supposed to be placed within a two-by-four-foot area on the wall—where, apparently, they did no good at all.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


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