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
Authorities believe Hackman died on Feb. 18, which was the last time activity was recorded on his pacemaker.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump's government-wide hiring freeze threatened to wipe out hundreds of studies and clinical trials that are run through temporary VA appointments – scientific partnerships that have seeded landmark medical inventions from the invention of the pacemaker to the first CAT scan.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
The last activity on Gene's pacemaker was registered on Feb. 17.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
His pacemaker last recorded atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm, on Feb. 18.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump's government-wide hiring freeze threatened to wipe out hundreds of studies and clinical trials that are run through temporary VA appointments – scientific partnerships that have seeded landmark medical inventions from the invention of the pacemaker to the first CAT scan.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
The last activity on Gene's pacemaker was registered on Feb. 17.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
His pacemaker last recorded atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heart rhythm, on Feb. 18.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacemaker
Noun
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Because in this age of generative AI, leaders are creating versions of themselves that operate without them.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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After a server at a Pilsen restaurant was attacked, a community wants justice The footage of two women brutally attacking a server at Taco Azteca, a longtime Mexican restaurant in Pilsen, last weekend has left a neighborhood reeling, according to residents and local leaders.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the coach features, the support for connection to other fitness devices and advanced bits like the virtual pacer mode?—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rajasthan, however, backed Archer and the pacer repaid the trust with a crucial performance in the side's six-run win over Chennai Super Kings followed by a match-winning 3-25 spell against Punjab Kings on Saturday.—
Suramya Kaushik,
Reuters,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been sweet watching the sound expand overseas, the seeds of inspo traveling way further than the pioneers intended.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
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Collins went on to join another funk pioneer: George Clinton, whose alternating bands Parliament and Funkadelic were innovating a looser, more improvisational and funnier style that would help define Black music in the ’70s.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacemaker. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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