in the lead

phrase

1

: in a position that is ahead of others

They walked single file, with the oldest boy in the lead.

2

: winning in a race or competition

Our team was in the lead.

Examples of in the lead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Earley joined Disney in 2019 to oversee global Disney+ marketing and operations in the lead-up to its launch, and was named President of Hulu in 2022, leading the platform’s suite of on-demand and live streaming businesses. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Two years ago, in the lead-up to one of these clashes, a reporter coaxed a smile out of then-Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will return in the lead roles. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the lead

• abovesaid
• aforesaid
• arrowhead
• casinghead
• copperhead
• figurehead
• fountainhead
• gingerbread
• hammerhead
• infrared
• leatherhead
• letterhead