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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"Early delays in detecting cases, isolating patients and engaging communities can allow transmission chains to expand very quickly."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The review also highlighted the growing importance of better biomarkers and brain imaging for detecting problems earlier.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

As reported in a 2020 study in Emerging Microbes and Infections, delays in detecting Ebola are associated with longer and larger outbreaks.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Steps to curb its spread rely on adherence to protective measures and detecting cases quickly to limit contact.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Eagle wheeled around, his sixth sense detecting Insubordination To Authority Figures.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

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