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Recent Examples of lasers
Such lasers could allow researchers to track chemical reactions in real time, detect microscopic defects in nanoelectronics, and study materials with much higher resolution than before.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Unfortunately, a passing asteroid deposits a killer alien robot in their midst, and the soldiers must fend for themselves as this marauding mech stalks them with guns and lasers blazing.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Alternative means of defending against drone attacks—such as lasers—could bring down the cost of intercepting a drone from millions of dollars to a few bucks.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Combating drones has focused largely on expensive countermeasures such as lasers, while base infrastructure has lagged behind.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
For four days, prospects arrive with reputations built on Saturdays and leave with grades shaped by lasers, clipboards and closed-door interviews.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The fine details on their birdhouses are made using different tools available to them at Dallas Makerspace, including 3D printers and lasers.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The technique involves using lasers to rapidly etch data into 2mm sheets of glass that contain hundreds of layers of data.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Unfortunately, a passing asteroid deposits a killer alien robot in their midst, and the soldiers must fend for themselves as this marauding mech stalks them with guns and lasers blazing.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Alternative means of defending against drone attacks—such as lasers—could bring down the cost of intercepting a drone from millions of dollars to a few bucks.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Combating drones has focused largely on expensive countermeasures such as lasers, while base infrastructure has lagged behind.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
For four days, prospects arrive with reputations built on Saturdays and leave with grades shaped by lasers, clipboards and closed-door interviews.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The fine details on their birdhouses are made using different tools available to them at Dallas Makerspace, including 3D printers and lasers.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
The technique involves using lasers to rapidly etch data into 2mm sheets of glass that contain hundreds of layers of data.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 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
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Nocturnal tourism done poorly, with bright spotlights that blind animals, off-trail moonlit ambles that destroy foliage, or unnecessary hotel illumination, can decimate local ecosystems.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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This four-day celebration of the arts spotlights performances outside of conventional theater walls in more open and unique spaces, such as a boat, park or even in a bubble.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The three-story brick house had room to spread out, lovely old fireplace mantels, exposed wood beams, and an overgrown backyard.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
20 Mar. 2026
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The eatery’s interior features exposed beams, hardwood floors, a staircase in the center, and plenty of windows to fill the place with natural light.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Lasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasers. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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