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
Devices like pacemakers, neural stimulators, and drug delivery systems are becoming increasingly common due to aging populations, chronic diseases, and accidental injuries.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
The device includes both pacemaker and defibrillator functions: The pacemaker sends electrical impulses to Black’s heart if his heart rate drops too low, while the defibrillator delivers more powerful shocks if his heart rate becomes too high.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The device works like a pacemaker to maintain his heart rhythm.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
The Baptist Health location achieved the benchmark in areas such as kidney failure, prostate cancer surgery and back surgery (spinal fusion), while the Mercy facility did so for categories including colon cancer surgery, pacemaker implementation and stroke.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2025
The device includes both pacemaker and defibrillator functions: The pacemaker sends electrical impulses to Black’s heart if his heart rate drops too low, while the defibrillator delivers more powerful shocks if his heart rate becomes too high.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
The device works like a pacemaker to maintain his heart rhythm.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 30 July 2025
The Baptist Health location achieved the benchmark in areas such as kidney failure, prostate cancer surgery and back surgery (spinal fusion), while the Mercy facility did so for categories including colon cancer surgery, pacemaker implementation and stroke.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacemaker
Noun
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County waste managers and leaders hope proposals from emerging companies will help residents better understand how to sort waste properly and reduce landfill use.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai were among the top tech leaders at the dinner.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ahead of the start of the three-match series starting in Tarouba, Windies pacer dislocated his left shoulder during a training session earlier this week.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Boyd has been there for each of Frederick’s Badwater races, encouraging her from the support vehicle, running alongside her as a pacer.—
Devin Kelly,
Outside Online,
29 July 2025
Noun
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, author, and personal branding pioneer.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Tech pioneers like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos suggest space may be the next place to look.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Pacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacemaker. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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