Pacers
Definition
Plural of 'pacer': a person, animal, or device that sets or maintains a steady pace, especially a horse trained to move at a pacing gait.
A pacesetter in a race or competition, dictating the speed for others to follow.
(Sports, proper noun) The Indiana Pacers, a professional basketball team in the NBA based in Indianapolis, known for their fast-paced play—ironically, sometimes too fast for their own good.
Examples
The marathon pacers zipped ahead, leaving amateur runners wondering if they were in a sprint instead.
In the boardroom, the boldest pacers set the agenda, while everyone else just tries to keep up without tripping.
The Indiana Pacers pulled off a comeback so slick, their opponents were left pacing the sidelines in disbelief.
She trained her pacers—er, pacing horses—for the county fair, dreaming of blue ribbons and zero saddle sores.