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 long battery life, large dustbin, laser technology, no-tangle brush roller, and ample attachments make this a solid investment. Madison Yauger, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 Investigators also located and seized dozens of firearms discharged at sideshows and tallied numerous instances of lasers pointed at police on the ground and in helicopters, six pedestrians struck by reckless drivers and two officers hit by sideshow participants’ vehicles. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024 The laser breaks down the permanent ink into smaller particles that the immune system can clear over time. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Away from the on-stage formalities, which also included a formal inauguration that ended with a laser show, TAICCA CEO Dr. Lu Jiun Wei was on hand to provide further details of the strategy. Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for laser 

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“Laser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laser. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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