as in to lead
to serve as leader of
unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of spearhead
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
The voluptuous installation, spearheaded by Amy Kule, a longtime producer of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks show, will remain on display through Wednesday (March 5).
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Joao Pedro took over the No 10 role, with the evergreen Welbeck, 33, operating as the attacking spearhead.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Verb
In 2003, Wiggins and Christian spearheaded a mini-Tony!
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
The voluptuous installation, spearheaded by Amy Kule, a longtime producer of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks show, will remain on display through Wednesday (March 5).
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Robotization and automation are key spearheads at Rabobank.
—Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Joao Pedro took over the No 10 role, with the evergreen Welbeck, 33, operating as the attacking spearhead.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearhead
Verb
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Listen: The Five Eyes have noticed Hanging over the rapid dissolution of these old relationships is the question of who would lead in the United States’ absence.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Britain and France are leading that effort, which could involve several other European countries.—
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arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Known for its nontraditional approach to Japanese cuisine, the upscale Uchi was at the forefront of Wynwood’s ongoing shift from taco and pizza joints and craft beer bars to focusing on upscale restaurants.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Edwards signed a two-year deal with the Chargers last offseason and was due to command $4.25 million of the salary cap.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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The way their needs stack up, they may be tempted to spend free-agency dollars, premium draft capital or both on positions that typically do not command such resources.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These high priority recommendations are aimed at building a national conversation and consensus around new directions for the country as technology and innovation take center stage, and building new foundations for the U.S. capacity for innovation at the leading edge.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The world hasn’t blown up — yet. Can’t be controlled One crucial difference, however, is that nuclear weapons could have been developed only by a few specialized scientists at the leading edge of their fields.—
Zeynep Tufekci,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearhead. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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