lasers

Definition of lasersnext
plural of laser
as in spotlights
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 lasers The military will continue to coordinate with the FAA to make sure passenger planes, pilots, navigation equipment and air traffic control is not impacted by the lasers, according to the release. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026 In a new experiment, international researchers from ESA, the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), and Khalifa University (UAE) have demonstrated that superlight graphene aerogels can be propelled by lasers in microgravity. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 Then an instrument on the lander will beam lasers outward to the rovers to compare their distances with microscopic precision. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026 In theory, that precision gives lasers an edge. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 Fortunately, there’s no shortage of hair loss treatment options today, from prescription medications and over-the-counter supplements to topical shampoos and serums and high-tech lasers. Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 That likely means using lasers to beam data between satellites. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026 Paradises fades the lasers and the fog machines, to better see that afternoon light angling through the trees. Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 The minerals and elements are found in the Earth’s crust and are used in hundreds of products including smartphones, laptops, lasers, medical devices and electric vehicles. Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasers
Noun
  • The Cleveland Botanical Garden's Glasshouse spotlights plants, insects, birds, and more from the spiny desert of Madagascar and the rainforest of Costa Rica.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Her 70-foot-long Obama Center mural, Reading Circles/ Weaving Dreams/ Seeding Futures (2026), celebrates the public library and will feature spotlights on numerous writers as well as visual artists.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • Within the 10 rooms, wooden beams and centuries-old doors coexist with rainfall showers.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Wrap string lights around railings or porch beams for a warm glow.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026

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“Lasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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