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as in conduits
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 bosses
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 pioneers
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 leaders
Lawmakers fast-tracked the measures From the session’s opening bell Tuesday morning, Republican leaders moved swiftly.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
That distinction matters more than most security leaders currently appreciate.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Then-French President François Hollande waved away the Cuban bodyguard trailing the two leaders and the moment became fodder for the country’s late-night comedians.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the constellation of leaders across the board provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to increase safety and improve outcomes.
—Jonathan Lippman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Roys Report is a Christian website that has specialized in acting as a watchdog in bringing light to misdeeds among prominent Christian pastors and leaders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
While nearly half of business leaders report using AI tools daily, only about a quarter of knowledge workers do.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Spain recently hosted a summit of global leaders from the left and center left.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
That distinction matters more than most security leaders currently appreciate.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Then-French President François Hollande waved away the Cuban bodyguard trailing the two leaders and the moment became fodder for the country’s late-night comedians.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the constellation of leaders across the board provide a once-in-a-generation opportunity to increase safety and improve outcomes.
—Jonathan Lippman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The Roys Report is a Christian website that has specialized in acting as a watchdog in bringing light to misdeeds among prominent Christian pastors and leaders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
While nearly half of business leaders report using AI tools daily, only about a quarter of knowledge workers do.
—Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Spain recently hosted a summit of global leaders from the left and center left.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaders
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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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In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use your diplomatic skills when dealing with parents, bosses, teachers or VIPs to avoid power struggles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Secretaries are paying the same amount into Social Security as their bosses.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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His melding of blues, country, and gospel music placed him among the foremost pioneers of rockabilly and ultimately defined the genre of rock and roll.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The battle between two of the biggest AI pioneers, Musk and Altman, could shape the future of the emerging, but already wildly influential, technology.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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An employee walks past oil transport pipes on the quayside of the Arabian Sea at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and terminal in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, in October 2018.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Customers were very important; workers, foremen.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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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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Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, Burgueño symbolically mounted the first cameras onto the vests of district police chiefs, including those from the traffic and international ports of entry units, the video shows.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In other business, Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson said that there have been discussions with the other police chiefs in Porter County about the upcoming consolidation of Chesterton and Porter with the Porter County E 911 system.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Leaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaders. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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