spearheaded

[speer-hed-id] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd ɪd /

VERB

lead, start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

initiate launch prompt spur

STRONG

bring cause direct guide head helm influence introduce motivate move originate persuade pioneer produce quarterback shepherd

WEAK

bring on get the jump on go out in front run things trail-blaze

Antonyms

STRONGEST

end finish stop

STRONG

discourage dissuade leave misguide mislead neglect result

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spearheaded

The new America.gov website was spearheaded by U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

He also spearheaded a $215-million fundraising campaign, and helped grow GBH’s assets from around $225 million to $1 billion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

In arguing for their release, friends, relatives and former cellmates of the brothers pointed to programs the brothers have spearheaded in prison, including classes for anger management, meditation, and helping inmates in hospice care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

The rescue operation is being spearheaded by an international team made up of Chinese and Nepalese military personnel, while experts from India, Korea and Australia are also involved.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

It was the first of a lengthy list of philanthropic projects he spearheaded.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand