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 Deep brain stimulation acts like a pacemaker for brain activity. — Kimberlee D'ardenne, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 Most implants like pacemakers and insulin pumps work in isolation. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 According to Abramson, the pulses are basically imperceptible, comparable to what a pacemaker sends to the heart. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026 Following a short outpatient procedure, the device sits under his skin on his chest, similar to a heart pacemaker. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pacemaker

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Political leaders are calling for national Democratic support in Southern states to increase before the next presidential contest, and for 2028 hopefuls to prioritize black voter outreach.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Sacramento City Unified leaders are pressing the city for notifications when ICE operates near schools after a parent was detained blocks from an elementary campus.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of leader

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West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and decided to bat first but the decision appeared to backfire when the Bangladesh pacers put the visitors in trouble inside the first nine overs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 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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National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Located downtown, the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum dives deep into the region’s economic history, with exhibits that cover mining culture, pioneer life, and period photographs from the region.

— Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
Julian Brodsky, a cable TV pioneer and financial guru who was a co-founding partner of Comcast more than 60 years ago, has died.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

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