as in leaders
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 pacemakers
These applications range from microwatt-level nuclear batteries used in heart pacemakers to megawatt-level power supplies intended for ocean and space exploration.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the pacemakers continued until just after the 25-kilometer mark, by which time the pack had been reduced to three.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The event was arranged by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe in favorite conditions on a 6-mile circuit and used rotating pacemakers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The safe mode disables the BIA electrical current, so pregnant women and people with pacemakers can still use the scale to check their weight.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Sheehy encouraged anyone worried about pacemakers to consider using the devices.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
For context, lithium-ion batteries also drove nuclear pacemakers out of the market for the same reason.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
While ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices like pacemakers and syringes, long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work in or live near medical sterilization facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Some modern pacemakers – devices that keep the heart in a regular rhythm – can transmit data to a phone app via Bluetooth so it can be shared directly with a patient’s doctor for easier monitoring.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the pacemakers continued until just after the 25-kilometer mark, by which time the pack had been reduced to three.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The event was arranged by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe in favorite conditions on a 6-mile circuit and used rotating pacemakers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
The safe mode disables the BIA electrical current, so pregnant women and people with pacemakers can still use the scale to check their weight.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Sheehy encouraged anyone worried about pacemakers to consider using the devices.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
For context, lithium-ion batteries also drove nuclear pacemakers out of the market for the same reason.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
While ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices like pacemakers and syringes, long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work in or live near medical sterilization facilities.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Some modern pacemakers – devices that keep the heart in a regular rhythm – can transmit data to a phone app via Bluetooth so it can be shared directly with a patient’s doctor for easier monitoring.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacemakers
Noun
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Lawmakers fast-tracked the measures From the session’s opening bell Tuesday morning, Republican leaders moved swiftly.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj along with pacers Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada have been rested.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Pacemakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacemakers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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