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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
European leaders have accused Russia of sending drones into Polish airspace to test the NATO alliance’s readiness.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
However, fewer than 10% of finance leaders surveyed have fully integrated or scaled AI accounting and finance use cases across their functions and organizations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Democratic leaders have pushed back on the GOP's portrayal of the killing as evidence of systemic Democratic failure.
—Tierra Cunningham, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Local, state and national leaders would later criticize that decision.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the board, fashion industry leaders are enhancing the hospitality industry’s prestige — mostly through partnerships, strategic events and media engagement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
That’s why, according to Metzger, policy leaders should be thinking about how to prevent dramatic wealth aggregation.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Government leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, have set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2027, and 100 percent by 2035.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
However, fewer than 10% of finance leaders surveyed have fully integrated or scaled AI accounting and finance use cases across their functions and organizations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Democratic leaders have pushed back on the GOP's portrayal of the killing as evidence of systemic Democratic failure.
—Tierra Cunningham, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Local, state and national leaders would later criticize that decision.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the board, fashion industry leaders are enhancing the hospitality industry’s prestige — mostly through partnerships, strategic events and media engagement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
That’s why, according to Metzger, policy leaders should be thinking about how to prevent dramatic wealth aggregation.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Government leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland, have set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2027, and 100 percent by 2035.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaders
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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As far as the executive suite, the new Paramount under motion picture bosses Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg has yet to find its new identity and make its mark.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Relations with bosses and people in authority will go well.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then with the [SF drag pioneers of the late ‘60s] the Cockettes and the Angels of Light [communal theater].—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Included is a set of pipes at the front of the sanctuary, behind the pulpit, called the Chancel Swell, which is used when the organ is played for smaller gatherings.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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Images of Gaza, carried nonstop on Emirati and Saudi news channels — not just Qatar’s Al Jazeera or Iranian media — are stoking widespread anger, the analyst said.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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British and French army chiefs were to brief the leaders on Thursday, according to an outline sent to attendees.—
John Irish,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But now European and American scientists are exploring whether the first human Martians could find refuge via dormant volcanos scattered across the Red Planet, inside lava tubes that criss-cross the Mars underground.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s the laughing loft and the wacky tubes.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Leaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaders. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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