spear·head
ˈspir-ˌhed 
1
: the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2
: a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
spearheaded; spearheading; spearheads
: to serve as leader or leading element of
Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
Noun
Her book was the spearhead of the clean water movement.
Verb
She spearheaded the campaign for better schools.
The movement was spearheaded by the teachers' union.
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Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
Hurzeler needs Welbeck more than ever as the attacking spearhead of the ambitions to challenge for Europe qualification via a high league finish and domestic silverware over the next few months.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The main spearhead of the scheme is Octopus Energy, which became the UK’s largest energy supplier in 2024, said The Independent.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
Hurzeler needs Welbeck more than ever as the attacking spearhead of the ambitions to challenge for Europe qualification via a high league finish and domestic silverware over the next few months.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sullivan is now spearheading the coaching search with Dolphins owner Steve Ross, according to a league source.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearhead. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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spearhead
1 of 2 noun
spear·head
-ˌhed
1
: the head or point of a spear
2
: a person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or attack)
spearhead
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as leader of
spearhead a campaign for better schools
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