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

Boston University has been on the forefront of diagnosing CTE for years and spearheaded the newstudy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Yet the good times could also go on for quite a while, spearheaded by a once-in-a-generation investment boom in new technologies such as artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Real Madrid's formula was seemingly simple: construct a team of the world's best players - spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo - and stick a legendary former star in charge.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Padilla, who spearheaded the ordinance, said she spent the last two years working with students, community members and the city attorney’s office to move the ordinance forward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Consequently, there was a sweeping investigation taking place of her activities, past and present, spearheaded by FBI director J. Edgar Hoover.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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