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Recent Examples of optic
These neurons do not naturally regenerate, making disorders such as open-angle glaucoma and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy especially difficult to treat.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition, the fluffy optic laser on the cleaning head highlights dust and particles to ensure the deepest clean.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Companies such as Jabil and optic connectors maker Amphenol are also strong tech performers this year, with their gains topping that of high-flying names such as Nvidia and Microsoft.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition, the fluffy optic laser on the cleaning head highlights dust and particles to ensure the deepest clean.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
Companies such as Jabil and optic connectors maker Amphenol are also strong tech performers this year, with their gains topping that of high-flying names such as Nvidia and Microsoft.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optic
optical
Adjective
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Radio telescopes detect low-energy radio waves, rather than high-energy visible light or heat that can destroy the optical components of telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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An optical-first keystone design is only one part of the projector's full optical image optimization suite.—
Paul Ridden
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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“Optic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optic. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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