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 Why this belongs on your World Cup itinerary World Cup host cities tend to draw visitors who are laser-focused on match schedules and fan zones. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026 In one classroom, the hum of a laser cutter broke the near silence of a computer and technology class. David Wade, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 Park throws a laser to Farris for the first out. Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 The process involves using a laser to scan the screen for tiny flaws, then filling them with photopolymer to smooth them over. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • The Delano grape strike and grape boycott helped propel farmworker conditions into the national spotlight and drew support from labor, religious and civil rights groups.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The world has just lost an enormous beam of light, and we are devastated.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Each beam functions as a pixel.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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