PACEMAKER Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

pacemaker

noun

ˈpās-ˌmā-kər

Definition of pacemaker

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 Adam’s father had had a pacemaker, like a little matchbox under his collarbone, and heart trouble was often genetic. — Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 He was treated for an infection and low heart rate, which required a pacemaker to be fitted, according to the Royal House of Norway. — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 He was fitted with a pacemaker in 2024 and in February, he was hospitalized while on a trip to Tenerife, where he was treated for an infection and dehydration. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The infection caused an irregular heart rhythm, and doctors decided to temporarily implant a pacemaker. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacemaker

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Kabila's new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition's two vice presidents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
When even the CEOs of the companies leading the AI race warn of the risk of potentially losing control of their own technology, the need for leaders who approach its adoption with caution, accountability, and sound judgement has never been so clear.

— Rumman Chowdhury, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of leader

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The Indian pacer returned from a leg injury sustained during the England tour.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Josh Kerr, its sponsored athlete, had a mile world-record attempt scheduled at a Diamond League event in London, which was at risk because a pacer could not fulfil their duties.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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The book covers an enormous chunk of British screen history (1896 to 2001), with each chapter uncovering and illuminating the careers of early Black screen pioneers.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Jeddah’s Athr Gallery is debuting with Mosly and a second pioneer of Saudi modernism, Abdulrahman Alsulaiman.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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