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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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No sensors detecting MMA in the air were operational on May 21, as the crisis first began to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“We remain focused on detecting state-sponsored abuse, and will continue to enforce our policies against fake accounts,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The transit technique, which is expected to uncover roughly 100,000 worlds, is particularly effective at detecting large, extremely hot planets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • May 22, 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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