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as in conduits
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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as in bosses
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 pioneers
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 leaders
CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Local, state and national leaders would later criticize that decision.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the board, fashion industry leaders are enhancing the hospitality industry’s prestige — mostly through partnerships, strategic events and media engagement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
The two leaders of each sect also happen to be in love.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
That will be preceded by an invitation-only ribbon-cutting ceremony expected to be attended by past and present military and government leaders.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Local, state and national leaders would later criticize that decision.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Across the board, fashion industry leaders are enhancing the hospitality industry’s prestige — mostly through partnerships, strategic events and media engagement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
The summit will provide student leaders and future policymakers with new tools and seek to build a network dedicated to confronting hate through projects.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
The two leaders of each sect also happen to be in love.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
That will be preceded by an invitation-only ribbon-cutting ceremony expected to be attended by past and present military and government leaders.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaders
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dan Gilroy Emmy-winning Andor writer Dan Gilroy penned an op-ed for Deadline in support of Kimmel while also saving some empathy for his Disney bosses.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Sep. 2025
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Another of her bosses told her not to leave a paper trail about a detainee’s overdose.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then with the [SF drag pioneers of the late ‘60s] the Cockettes and the Angels of Light [communal theater].—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaky pipes, faucets, roofs, or air conditioners can all create excess humidity and may lead to overly damp environments.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Seal areas where cable TV wires, phone lines, and other utility wires and pipes, outdoor facets, dryer vents and similar objects enter buildings.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Images of Gaza, carried nonstop on Emirati and Saudi news channels — not just Qatar’s Al Jazeera or Iranian media — are stoking widespread anger, the analyst said.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The broadcasting chiefs did acknowledge that there were opportunities to partner, including potentially pooling advertising sales houses and sharing technology.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a mascara that plumps and a mascara that tubes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The accompanying image of Jîna lying unconscious in a hospital bed, with a swollen face, tubes coming out of her mouth, and dried blood on her ears, went viral.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Leaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaders. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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