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 The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive details. Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 The operator set up the laser cannon on the roof of his pickup truck in the middle of an empty field. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 For three years, Truitt trained under two of the top dermatologic laser physicians in the world. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 But Donalds’ campaign is keeping its messaging laser-focused on larger issues. Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • Valentine’s Day tends to spotlight romance, roses and candlelit dinners.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • With Lindsey Vonn recuperating in an Italian hospital, the Olympic spotlight has turned squarely on Shiffrin.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The GranSport 38 can host up to 12 guests across five cabins (as well as room for seven crew), including a full-beam owner’s suite that opens up to the water.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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