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pacer Synonyms

Another word for pacer

Choosing another word for pacer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A runner, cyclist, or other athlete who leads a race or training run to set a steady, targeted speed for other competitors.

Usage Example

"The marathon organizers hired an experienced pacemaker to help the elite runners stay on track for a world record."

Strongest
pacemaker
pacesetter
Strong
front-runner

• noun (Context 2)

A horse, especially a Standardbred used in harness racing, bred or trained to move with a lateral gait in which both legs on the same side of the body move forward together.

Usage Example

"The trainer entered his fastest ambler in the championship harness race at the county fairgrounds."

Strong
ambler

• noun (Context 3)

A mechanical pencil having a replaceable lead core that is advanced by clicking a button.

Usage Example

"She made sure to pack a spare tube of lead refills for her mechanical pencil before the drafting exam."

Strongest
mechanical pencil
propelling pencil

• Nearby Words

paca
pace
pacemaker
pacer
pacesetter
pacesetting
pachira

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pacer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pacer
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