Definition of ocularnext
as in optical
of, relating to, or used in vision recommends regular eye examinations for the early detection of such ocular diseases as glaucoma

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Recent Examples of ocular Scientists call this behavior ocular autohemorrhaging, and while early naturalists in the 1800s mentioned it in passing, rigorous scientific investigation didn’t begin until the 20th century. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Triggerfish, a continuous ocular monitoring system made by Sensimed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is considered quite effective; it is meant to be worn for 24 hours to provide more extensive and accurate information on eye pressure. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026 Watch for Kara's intense ocular heat ray blasts and some fancy flying while she and Lobo battle Krem and his minions off-Earth. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Granted, this is an ocular pat-down, not a metallurgical analysis. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocular
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Adjective
  • Finally, early warning systems employing acoustic sensors, optical trackers, and passive radio frequency detection provide critical situational awareness, enabling timely engagement of incoming UAV threats.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
  • The team is exploring methods to better guide how biological neural networks learn and adapt while combining the platform with technologies such as optical imaging to gain deeper insight into brain activity.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
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  • Hetzel was diagnosed with NF and an optic glioma that impacts her vision.
    Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Bring Alaïa’s soft sage skirt into sharp focus with the addition of monochromatic extras—a sculptural black top and optic white heels.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • At the back of this room the ceiling is vaulted, adding visual interest and enhancing the sense of space.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community.
    Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026

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“Ocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocular. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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