1
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
The new leaders in philanthropy, many of whom are accustomed to great success in their own fields, are eager to see impact and see it now.
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Sam Jacobs, Time, 20 May 2025
So why are Wendy McMahon and other leaders leaving CBS News?
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 20 May 2025
Most of the United Irishmen’s leaders, including Fitzgerald, were arrested or killed in the dragnet.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Sam Jacobs, Time, 20 May 2025
So why are Wendy McMahon and other leaders leaving CBS News?
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 20 May 2025
Most of the United Irishmen’s leaders, including Fitzgerald, were arrested or killed in the dragnet.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
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The fake banking app, distributed via Telegram, reflects a broader strategy where messaging platforms become unwitting conduits for malicious activities.—
Yaamini Barathi Mohan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In previous years, American spy agencies issued warnings that G42 could be a conduit for siphoning advanced American technology to China.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 May 2025
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A lot of us end up chasing approval from a boss, from our parents.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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One of the most quotable lines in FromSoftware’s hit video game Elden Ring is a line of of the early bosses says to you, foul Tarnished, during a fight.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The Oscar-winning artist last trod the boards 10 years ago, portraying DNA pioneer scientist Rosalind Franklin in Anna Ziegler’s play Photograph 51, directed by Michael Grandage.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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One of the pioneers of the English-only movement was Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa, a naturalized American who was born in Canada, to Japanese parents, in 1906.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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In January, hundreds of residents were evacuated from the Patrick Sullivan Senior Apartments on the Near West Side due to a burst pipe, which resulted in flooding and the loss of heat and hot water.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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If a thick layer of wet coffee grounds is placed around a plant, a water-resistant barrier is formed (ask a plumber what the grounds do to your plumbing pipes).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Did the foreman just admit the jury discussed the case prior to deliberations?—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Lodge, the Villa, and Antelope Ridge were used as guest accommodations that provide a variety of amenities like a game room, a wet bar, and an indoor jacuzzi, while ranch staff shacked up at the two foremen’s houses on the north and south ends of the ranch.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Rowen seeks to be a pacesetter in shifting how communities are designed, built, and managed in the face of changing climate, extreme weather, and global real estate risk mitigation for key industries. Follow me on Twitter.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 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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Malhotra has posted travel videos to her YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 400,000 subscribers.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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If you’re sent an email with a number to call back, contact the organization using usual, publicly available channels or your apps.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Does the 118 get a new captain? Following Bobby's death, the 118 saw their dickish ex-captain, Gerrard, temporarily step back into the role.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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The Spanish midfielder grew in stature and status under Mourinho, and at one point looked like captain material.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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