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
In one shot, five pacers form a half-diamond in front, beside, and behind the central runner.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
During the power play, pacer Ben Dwarshuis’ struck twice, removing opener Phil Salt in the second over, followed by dismissing wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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
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
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
During the power play, pacer Ben Dwarshuis’ struck twice, removing opener Phil Salt in the second over, followed by dismissing wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacer
Noun
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Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, slammed the Conservative and Labour parties after it was revealed this week thousands of Afghan refugees were secretly resettled into the country without the public's knowledge.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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When speed and urgency matter, leaders and teams need solutions that reduce noise and enhance focus.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In a year that has felt like both a marathon and a sprint, the Statesman has honed in on 25 Austin pacemakers who are taking the lead.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Thirteen pacemakers surrounded Kipyegon in a constantly shifting formation that sometimes seemed to have no particular shape.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
30 June 2025
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“Pacer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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