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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
Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The next generation of industry leaders will not rely solely on internal labs or occasional acquisitions.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Newton has now started a petition calling on county and state leaders to step in and help – and for those responsible for the dumping to be held accountable.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Pope Francis and Buttigieg both backpedaled after Jewish leaders expressed concerns.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Despite the Spanish Ministry of Health's acceptance of the ship, local government leaders in Spain's Canary Islands are opposed to the idea, according to NBC News, The Guardian and Reuters.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 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
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
Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The next generation of industry leaders will not rely solely on internal labs or occasional acquisitions.
—Anis Uzzaman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
They are given the task of hosting world leaders, dignitaries, and delegates—and, as every Southerner knows, that means serving up the perfect menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Newton has now started a petition calling on county and state leaders to step in and help – and for those responsible for the dumping to be held accountable.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Pope Francis and Buttigieg both backpedaled after Jewish leaders expressed concerns.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Despite the Spanish Ministry of Health's acceptance of the ship, local government leaders in Spain's Canary Islands are opposed to the idea, according to NBC News, The Guardian and Reuters.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaders
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 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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The pandemic pushed more workers than ever before into remote work, out of sight of their bosses.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Director Orson Krennic Anybody in middle management can relate to this Imperial officer who's saddled with getting a big project up and running (in his case, the first Death Star), forced to deal with uncaring bosses and winds up having some rebellious types screw the whole thing up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 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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Last spring, the bathroom pipes burst, requiring months of costly repairs.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Yet design flaws led to consistent leaks and broken pipes, state and federal regulatory records show.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 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 7 May. 2026.
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