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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
Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.
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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
More than 60 Jewish leaders from across the country backed Derek Penslar in a letter arguing that attacks on similar scholars posed dangers.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 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
Doing so would potentially violate the First Amendment rights of the student organization hosting the event, school leaders say.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The report underscores what many security leaders have long suspected.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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
More than 60 Jewish leaders from across the country backed Derek Penslar in a letter arguing that attacks on similar scholars posed dangers.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 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
Doing so would potentially violate the First Amendment rights of the student organization hosting the event, school leaders say.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.
—William Tarr, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The report underscores what many security leaders have long suspected.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaders
Noun
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Double tubes are available to rent and there are no height requirements for the entire hill.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Dec. 2024
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Most tubing locations provide tubes as part of the admission cost.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That means asset managers made fewer options available for investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Contact teachers or administrators to address the bullying.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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But administrators are looking into ways to display it more publicly in the community.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Leaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaders. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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