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

Example Sentences

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Last week, the district passed a resolution he spearheaded to limit screen time and block student-led use of YouTube.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But in doing so, the head of the company that spearheaded the AI revolution suggested it is not on the cusp of some sort of superintelligence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Meta spearheaded 2Africa with France’s Orange S.A., alongside other companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The Artemis Program, an international collaboration spearheaded by NASA, aims to put boots back on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela