laser

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 plan is to have 2,800 satellites that will be connected to each other by laser in a single computing network, according to the Chinese-language ST daily, the official newspaper of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 At 80, some people still helm multinational corporations — closing complex deals with laser focus — while others defy expectations by training for 10K races. John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 The next one is a holiday special that will follow Rubble, who is hoping to receive a laser drill for Christmas. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 15 May 2025 Bowling is $35 weekdays or $40 on weekends, plus $5 shoe rental; bumper cars are $7; laser tag is $9; mini-golf is $10; rides are $6+. Katrina Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for laser
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Noun
  • The first two episodes of the show debut June 2, and under Kutler, MSNBC’s chief, MSNBC has begun putting a spotlight on its reach via YouTube and TikTok.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 May 2025
  • Additionally, ensure exterior pathways are well-lit by installing solar lights or motion sensors with spotlights.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • Let There Be Light – Students explored the properties of light: how a light bulb contains a rainbow of colors, what happens when a beam of laser light is trapped in water, and more.
    Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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