Definitions

lead-in

[leed-in] / ˈlidˌɪn /

NOUN

introduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

foreword

STRONG

addition admittance awakening baptism beginning commencement debut essentials establishment exordium inauguration inception induction influx ingress initiation insertion installation institution interpolation intro launch lead opening overture preamble preface preliminaries prelude presentation primer prolegomenon prologue survey

WEAK

basic principles basic text first acquaintance first taste opening remarks pioneering proem

Antonyms

STRONG

close closing completion conclusion end ending epilogue finish termination

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Perhaps it should no longer be surprising to report that Marx has a commanding lead in the polls over his two opponents, state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Novo, which once had the lead in the GLP-1 weight-loss market, has struggled to keep pace with Lilly in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The New York Knicks have built a historic 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, becoming just the third team in history to win the opening pair of games on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Reform UK received £7m from two overseas British crypto billionaires earlier this year, figures show, helping it cement its fundraising lead in recent months.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“She got the lead in the Cape Playhouse musical.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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