1
as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the leader funnels water off of the roof and down into the cistern
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2
as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
the team leader is good at making sure that everyone keeps busy at their assigned tasks
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as in pioneer
one that takes the lead or sets an example
an architectural firm that is widely regarded as a leader in innovative residential design
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Recent Examples of leader
The leaders of Harvard and law firm Paul Weiss, represented by the same Trump-friendly lawyer, Richard Burck of Quinn Emanuel, took opposite paths in dealing with the same adversary Donald Trump.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 July 2025
The second focus for U.S. leaders should be boosting investments in American biotech research and manufacturing to encourage competition.
—Joel White, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Civic education needs to be embraced and encouraged in families and civic associations and by government and other leaders in our society.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Additionally, before finally agreeing to apply a small percentage of more than $2 billion in surplus funds to ensure Medicaid reimbursements to providers, Lamont stonewalled to the point of a breakdown in negotiations with legislative leaders.
—Nick Gauthier, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 July 2025
The second focus for U.S. leaders should be boosting investments in American biotech research and manufacturing to encourage competition.
—Joel White, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
Civic education needs to be embraced and encouraged in families and civic associations and by government and other leaders in our society.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Additionally, before finally agreeing to apply a small percentage of more than $2 billion in surplus funds to ensure Medicaid reimbursements to providers, Lamont stonewalled to the point of a breakdown in negotiations with legislative leaders.
—Nick Gauthier, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leader
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One hole was for the electric box for the 120-volt outlet, and the other hole was for a one-gang electric box the conduit that would house the fiber optic cable.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Take Letters to Wendy’s, which tells its story via a year’s worth of customer comment cards, all submitted by an unnamed narrator who treats the fast-food space as a conduit for existential riffing.—
Dan Leach
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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Jumper eventually became air boss on the Midway, as the Vietnam War was fading out.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The then-Red Bull boss stated that Ferrari must prioritize becoming a winning team, and admitted that heading it was a high-pressure job.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The neo-soul pioneer treated fans to a journey through her extensive catalog of hits, each song delivered with her signature blend of spiritual intensity and playful irreverence.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Visitors can congregate under the sculptures honoring jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson and others.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Back in 2001, some anthropologists got permission from a museum to borrow twenty-four clay pipe fragments that had been dug up in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare used to live.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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This suburban Milwaukee community is increasing its water rate by 22% South Milwaukee’s water rates are increasing by about 22% to recover costs of multiple construction projects, including lead pipe replacements.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Subramanian’s deputy asked the jury foreman, who responded in the affirmative.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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The jury foreman in the Karen Read retrial called on the FBI to take its own look into the death of Boston Police Department officer John O'Keefe.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Danish pacesetter Ganni recently signed a deal with Ambercycle to integrate Cycora®, a circular polyester made from post-consumer textile waste, into its collections, replacing 20 percent of its virgin polyester.—
Nicole Rycroft,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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Rowen seeks to be a pacesetter in shifting how communities are designed, built, and managed in the face of changing climate, extreme weather, and global real estate risk mitigation for key industries. Follow me on Twitter.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The beloved children’s program, airing weekdays on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, has been a family favorite since the channel’s 2002 launch.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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There were reports across Russian media, including pro-Kremlin Telegram channels and the newspaper Kommersant, that Starovoyt had been implicated in the case.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At the center of Chicago’s youth movement is Connor Bedard, the 19-year-old center who’s already drawn comparisons to 37-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby for his playmaking on the ice.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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“Leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leader. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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