1
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
Gulf leaders are scheduled to meet in Jeddah on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Since last summer, Florida's leaders have aimed to be the first state to drop some of those vaccine mandates.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
That sounds like a future leader.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s less than half of the leader in that category, MVP Matthew Stafford, who had 85 such attempts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Since last summer, Florida's leaders have aimed to be the first state to drop some of those vaccine mandates.
—Kerry Sheridan, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
That sounds like a future leader.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That’s less than half of the leader in that category, MVP Matthew Stafford, who had 85 such attempts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
Noun
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Even the pioneers of AI will tell you, Stassun said, in many cases, what AI does very well is rapidly synthesizing, consolidating or repackaging existing information.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners McSlavkin and Ella Cross both questioned a historical mural in the tunnel, which includes controversial pioneers John Sutter and Peter Burnett, during the meeting.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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On behalf of everyone at Disney, on behalf of [new CEO] Josh [D’Amaro] and [Disney Entertainment, Studios, chairman] Alan Bergman and [FX boss] John Landgraf and Debra OConnell, our new head of Disney Entertainment Television.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same claim is made about private investigator Weisberg, who was a key conduit for the 2019 agreement.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 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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Mentorship opens unexpected doors The shop foreman at Sam Pack encouraged him to take advantage of industry certification opportunities at Dallas College while also pursuing a degree.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chavez, who worked as a construction foreman at the lab in Los Alamos, New Mexico, disappeared in May 2025.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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On March 16, the drainage system was inspected with the help of cameras to see the pipe’s interior.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults, according to the Associated Press.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Players were forced into hiding, their equipment and medals buried or abandoned, before a coordinated evacuation — led in part by former team captain and activist Khalida Popal — brought dozens of players out of the country.—
Max Feliu,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Flay first revealed that girlfriend Williamson was becoming a team captain while chatting with PEOPLE at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) in February.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lengthening the turning basin, and widening the channel bend near the East Breakwater from 560 feet to 800 feet.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some employees posed similar questions in the thread, while others criticized them for discussing what could be considered classified information in a Slack channel open to the entire company.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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