high-powered

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Recent Examples of high-powered As the name suggests, a high-power laser is cast onto a bed of powdered metal, fusing the particulate into a solid, with the piece being formed as metallic powder is repeatedly applied and then melted, layer by layer. Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024 Donald Trump taps allies for high-power roles in his second administration. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 Dubbed the Iron Beam, the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024 Others have been flocking to Griffith Park Observatory and other places with high-power telescopes to soak in the rare sight. Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-powered 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-powered
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  • That dynamic prompted Speaker Adams and scores of her Democratic colleagues to accuse the mayor earlier this year of deliberately launching his commission to stifle their initiative.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Because that dynamic between the characters of Claressa and Jason is so specific.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Men who, following diagnosis, increased their physical activity to three or more hours per week of vigorous activity enjoyed lower risk of death from the disease than those who reduced their vigorous physical activity following diagnosis, research has found.
    Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The after-effect is vigorous regrowth, helping bring in pollinators and other wildlife.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The alleged cheaters in France used simple techniques to conceal their cameras, like hiding the devices in their clothing, but much more robust options exist on the open market.
    Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Panelists discussed product design improvements, more robust financing for waste management systems in the U.S. and abroad and other changes that can boost recycling rates.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which is set in the 1800s, follows real estate salesman Thomas Hutter (Hoult), who must find a new home for prominent Transylvanian Count Orlok (Skarsgård).
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Nearly two decades ago, the lodge partnered with renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth, whose restaurants, Hawksworth and Nightingale, are icons of the city’s culinary scene.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Park City is famous for its skiing and big mountain views, but the town’s mountainkind philosophy—which prioritizes sustainability, community, and a deep respect for nature—also defines it.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Sunday Lisbon is famous for its beautiful beaches, so what better way to close out the week than with an epic goodbye party at the Praia Princesa Beach Club?
    Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Ever the peacekeeper, Amanda gets them to shut up by sharing the news about Carmen, a forceful reminder that their problems are small potatoes.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Yet a forceful response carries its fair share of problems as well.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024

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“High-powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-powered. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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