as in leader
one that takes the lead or sets an example
a highly competitive industry in which any company that isn't a pacer quickly becomes a belly-up also-ran
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Recent Examples of pacer
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.
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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
Between fans screaming her name, the looming clock, and the global livestream, there was something palpably electric (and truly nerve-wracking) about watching Kipyegon take her place on the track alongside 13 world-class athletes, pacers who were positioned to help push Kipyegon forward.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
The pacers included Grant Fisher, an American two-time Olympic bronze medalist.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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
Between fans screaming her name, the looming clock, and the global livestream, there was something palpably electric (and truly nerve-wracking) about watching Kipyegon take her place on the track alongside 13 world-class athletes, pacers who were positioned to help push Kipyegon forward.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
The pacers included Grant Fisher, an American two-time Olympic bronze medalist.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacer
Noun
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The Chiefs’ announcement has energized Missouri leaders around keeping the Royals.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drivers will no longer be able to travel straight through the corridor, though county leaders say local access will remain available for people who live or work in the area.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In one case, a pacemaker was still attached.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Esposito also received a pacemaker that helped detect atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pacer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacer. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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