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as in pioneer
one that takes the lead or sets an example
an architectural firm that is widely regarded as a leader in innovative residential design
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as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
the team leader is good at making sure that everyone keeps busy at their assigned tasks
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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the leader funnels water off of the roof and down into the cistern
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Recent Examples of leader
Alleged to be the leader of the Lyons crime family, Lyons has been wanted by authorities in Spain and Britain.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But whether they were conveyed to the foreign minister or Qatar’s leader, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is unclear.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Rancho Cordova officials are hoping Solidigm helps attract other high-tech companies, as the city tries to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence jobs.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The event aims to bring together community leaders, advocates and supporters to celebrate ALC’s ongoing work.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But whether they were conveyed to the foreign minister or Qatar’s leader, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is unclear.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Rancho Cordova officials are hoping Solidigm helps attract other high-tech companies, as the city tries to position itself as a leader in artificial intelligence jobs.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The event aims to bring together community leaders, advocates and supporters to celebrate ALC’s ongoing work.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
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Close has said that sharing a UCLA championship with Meyers Drysdale and other pioneers who paved the way for her program would be special.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In other words, the hybrid pioneer has finally grown up.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yesterday, Melvin Benn, the boss of Wireless parent Festival Republic, released a statement standing by the booking and advocating for forgiveness of Ye.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Coaching, mentorship, and hands-on development—the soft infrastructure that has historically built management pipelines and transmitted institutional knowledge from one generation to the next—are the first casualties when a single boss is stretched across 12 people rather than six.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki said bench coach John Gibbons, who is the conduit between the manager and Angels staffers looking at the replay, said the timing of the challenge decision was close.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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That was a big development for the NHL’s pacesetter, the Colorado Avalanche, on its own.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Brobbey, 24, has been at the heart of the Premier League’s surprise success story this season, playing an integral role in helping Sunderland keep in touch with the Premier League’s pacesetters.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Nusku encouraged his fellow Igigi to rebel by setting fire to their tools and surrounding the house of Ellil, an Anunnaki leader and their foreman.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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On July 2, A ranch foreman checking on sheep finds strange debris spread over a prairie near Roswell, New Mexico.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Remaining work includes completing ceiling refinishing; final plastering and painting; flooring and carpet installation; reinstalling lighting and radiant heating systems; reinstalling the organ, pipes and trumpets; and final inspections, cleaning and occupancy approvals.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Items submerged for centuries As well as evidence of the battle, Uldum and his colleagues also discovered a host of objects linked to the Dannebroge’s crew, including shoes, fragments of clothing, clay pipes and uniform insignia.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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He’s also been beloved by his organizations, was named the Rockets’ captain this year and has always been in good favor with Hockey Canada.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Boston captain Megan Keller, Susanna Tapani and Jamie Lee Rattray each had a goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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My administration will establish clear policy that bans deputy gangs and gang-like behavior, protect whistleblowers, and create safe, independent channels to report misconduct.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Prior to word of the first service member's rescue, social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where a TV channel affiliated with Iranian state television said earlier that at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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