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

Ruiz Caldera wanted Romero in the lead, although the comedian worried that viewers would expect jokes from a screenplay containing almost none. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Nicks is just one of the many artists to speak out in the lead-up — and, for Dems, victorious aftermath — of the midterms. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026

Democrats effectively tied corruption to affordability Democrats linked voter concerns over the cost of living to corruption in government in the lead-up to their colossal victory. — Garrett Downs,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

If District 37 Democrat candidate Darcy Casto remains in the lead against Republican incumbent Ed Setzler, the Senate balance of power would be 29-27 in the GOP's favor. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in the lead

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