as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
has long been regarded as a pacemaker in home electronics
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Recent Examples of pacemaker
These applications range from microwatt-level nuclear batteries used in heart pacemakers to megawatt-level power supplies intended for ocean and space exploration.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Sawe looked barely conscious, conserving his energy, his eyes locked onto the back of the pacemaker in front of him.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
That data led him to a cardiologist and ultimately to getting a pacemaker.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Nancy Guthrie had mobility issues and a pacemaker, which stopped syncing with her Apple Watch on February 1.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Sawe looked barely conscious, conserving his energy, his eyes locked onto the back of the pacemaker in front of him.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
That data led him to a cardiologist and ultimately to getting a pacemaker.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Nancy Guthrie had mobility issues and a pacemaker, which stopped syncing with her Apple Watch on February 1.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacemaker
Noun
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Conrad Weiser was a Pennsylvania German who had roamed the frontier for decades, learning the Indian languages and befriending Indian leaders, including some who encountered Washington in Ohio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Alexey Maishev | Afp | Getty Images As Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China, Moscow's leader will be keen not only to bolster ties with Beijing but also to extract key wins in areas of trade and energy.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Mominul survived two chances before edging a delivery from pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi behind the wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across the cage stood MMA pioneer Gina Carano, the original mainstream face of women’s MMA and the opponent fans spent years fantasy-booking against Rousey during the peak of both careers.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Ben Johnson’s Bears are pioneers in the field of loopy comebacks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Pacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacemaker. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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