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单词 pacer
释义

pacer

noun

pac·​er ˈpā-sər How to pronounce pacer (audio)
1
: one that paces
specifically : a horse whose predominant gait is the pace
2
: pacemaker

Synonyms

  • bellwether
  • leader
  • pacemaker
  • pacesetter
  • trendsetter
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a highly competitive industry in which any company that isn't a pacer quickly becomes a belly-up also-ran
Recent Examples on the Web And before Martin, only one high school athlete did it without the help of a pacer. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 17 May 2022 In fact, Hazen prefers to run without a pacer and did so at Western, a formula that clearly works for him. Amanda Loudin, Outside Online, 9 July 2019 Our pacer witnessed some of our lowest points of tears, pain and discouragement. Danielle Snyder, Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2019 Acting like a pacer, the treadmill helps her maintain rhythm and stay focused during solo sessions. Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2021 An experimental cardiac pacer that used nuclear energy in 1970. Becky Yerak, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2022 With the race underway, Linden settled in along side her pacer, Charlie Lawson. Luke Webster, Outside Online, 14 Apr. 2021 Matt Scherer, a former Oregon Ducks track athlete who went on to become a professional runner and pacer, died this week. oregonlive, 9 Dec. 2021 Both Brown and Mitchell say being a pacer is rewarding. Wright Wilson, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

pacer

noun

pac·​er ˈpā-sər How to pronounce pacer (audio)
: pacemaker sense 2
electronic cardiac pacers

pacer

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • leader
  • pacemaker
  • pacesetter
  • pioneer
  • bellwether
  • trendsetter
  • innovator
  • harbinger
  • forerunner
  • precursor
  • herald
  • groundbreaker
  • foregoer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • follower
  • imitator
  • me-tooer
  • Johnny-come-lately
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