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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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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 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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Recent Examples of leader
African leaders themselves are committed to a clear pathway to sustainability and fully financing their healthcare, with a focus on life-saving medicines and delivery mechanisms.
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Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Time, 8 May 2025
President Trump isn’t the first U.S. leader to turn a Canadian election with a few remarks.
—Amity Shlaes, National Review, 8 May 2025
The election of Robert Frances Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV, as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church marks two historic firsts..
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 May 2025
Authentic leaders can thrive in a world where smoke and mirrors rule the day.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Time, 8 May 2025
President Trump isn’t the first U.S. leader to turn a Canadian election with a few remarks.
—Amity Shlaes, National Review, 8 May 2025
The election of Robert Frances Prevost, who chose the name Leo XIV, as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church marks two historic firsts..
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 May 2025
Authentic leaders can thrive in a world where smoke and mirrors rule the day.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
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Music is both the subject and mechanism of Sinners, which opens with a voiceover history of how some musicians, dating back to the West African griots, have been seen as conduits between this world and the one beyond.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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Her group worked as a conduit between upset residents and the Corps, and as a result, Corps teams partnered with local arborists, reviewed marked trees, and corrected those wrongly identified.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Apr. 2025
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The concept made a limited impact with the team because his boss didn’t believe in its usefulness.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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But such are the levels of distrust within the game at the moment, when Kogan’s name was first reported as the likely boss of the regulator, some EFL clubs panicked and thought the Premier League had somehow managed to get one of its own in the key role.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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And Dana Walden was sort of a pioneer both at Fox’s studio and then at the network of things that were edgy.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Since 1997, Powertec has been a pioneer in innovative home and commercial strength equipment, bringing the gym experience into clients’ homes and facilities.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The decision comes after the property’s water infrastructure was found to be severely deteriorated, causing frequent pipe ruptures and unreliable water service.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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The men told him some story involving necessary pipe inspections.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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The foreman noted that the prosecution’s use of songs had troubled him.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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After the verdicts, as Tom Martens and Molly Corbett were led off to prison, the jury foreman described his struggle.—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The study posits that the best chance for Kipyegon to break four minutes would be via drafting, or the use of pacesetters to help reduce wind resistance, with one pacesetter in front of her and another in back for the first half of the race.—
Jeré Longman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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So, the best advice for the non-pacesetters is to follow best practices.—
Julia Dhar,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In response, Pakistan’s Telecommunication Authority has blocked a collection of YouTube channels and websites linked to India.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Nearly a fourth of European private TV channels are owned by U.S.-based companies, primarily Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Comcast.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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Burns, who went to an all-boys Catholic school, was a star athlete and captain of the football team.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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While responding to a call after a two-car collision, Chim goes off on one of the drivers, as well as Gerrard (Brian Thompson), who has stepped in as interim captain until a replacement can be determined.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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