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

In response to questions from ProPublica, administration officials insisted the effort spearheaded by HSI was producing meaningful results.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

The team is now moving forward with a lineup spearheaded by 27-year-old Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic, who posted on X that he was eager to meet the Lakers' new owners.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Dean also spearheaded development of the company’s tensor processing units, the chips that power its large language models and other technology bets and are now being sold to other firms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Partners relied on federal, state, county and city funding and grants and sought private donations in an effort spearheaded by First 5 Solano.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren, wife of a Civil War admiral, led the Anti-Sixteenth Amendment Society and spearheaded a petition drive.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling