laser

Definition of lasernext
as in spotlight
a device that produces a narrow and powerful stream of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. doctors using a laser to perform delicate eye surgery

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Recent Examples of laser Positioned between those two main lamps, the UTL19 also packs in a green laser. — New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026 The agreement builds on previous federal efforts, including a temporary flight restriction along part of the southern border and an FAA safety assessment involving a high-energy laser counter-drone system. — MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026 Sciara’s med spa offers several services, including facials, cosmetic injectables, skincare consultations, laser hair removal, body waxing and more. — Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 But the team didn’t slack on lighting, automation, lasers, pyro and practical effects either, a necessity for what is essentially a massive dance party. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • The Chicago Blackhawks are under a harsh spotlight amid their 4-13-1 start.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Normalize Flexible Work Arrangements For Everyone Leaders can support employees through grief or difficult life events by creating flexibility without shining a spotlight on them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The team suggests that a steerable beam could eventually fire up one leg at a time, giving the frog a way to turn.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Elsewhere, an enormous steel beam appears to depend on another delicate glass chain to remain upright.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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