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pioneers

NOUN

person who finds a new place, founds something

Synonyms

STRONG

colonist colonizer developer explorer founder guide homesteader immigrant innovator leader pathfinder pilgrim scout settler squatter trailblazer

WEAK

frontier settler

VERB

invent; lay the groundwork

Synonyms

STRONG

begin colonize create develop discover establish explore found initiate instigate institute launch originate prepare spearhead start

WEAK

go out in front map out open up show the way take the lead trailblaze

Antonyms

STRONG

cease complete conclude destroy die end finish halt ignore neglect prevent ruin stop terminate

Example Sentences

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Bob would hold camps introducing himself to future Pioneers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"As of this year, we have more than 300 devices that we have delivered to the country," said Emilia James of the US-based organization NetFreedom Pioneers.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The research received funding through the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Litwin IBD Pioneers program.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

The Co-op traces its roots back to 1844 when the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers set up a store to offer quality food at fair prices to working-class neighbourhoods in industrial towns.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Thembi was a member of the Pioneers, the juvenile section of the ANC, so he was already politically cognizant.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela