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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum
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as in commanded
to serve as leader of
a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software
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as in accompanied
to be at the front of
the local high school's marching band led the parade
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as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers
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Recent Examples of led
Noem and Gregory Bovino, his controversial Border Patrol Commander, previously led those efforts.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Europe came late to Rapa Nui, two centuries after Magellan led a pioneering Spanish expedition across the Pacific in 1521.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Security personnel grabbed the man, who was led out of the room in handcuffs, while other staff tried to get Omar to leave.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The funding round is led by MMC Ventures and QED Investors, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, BNVT Capital, Bosch Ventures, Centrotec, and Earthshot Ventures.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Europe came late to Rapa Nui, two centuries after Magellan led a pioneering Spanish expedition across the Pacific in 1521.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Security personnel grabbed the man, who was led out of the room in handcuffs, while other staff tried to get Omar to leave.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The funding round is led by MMC Ventures and QED Investors, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, BNVT Capital, Bosch Ventures, Centrotec, and Earthshot Ventures.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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Huml steered the Wildcats to a 9-9 record in a very strong Dual County League and to the quarterfinals of the Div.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Keane steered them back gently but relentlessly, part operatic conductor, part Simon Says leader.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Yquem, which once belonged to Eleanor of Aquitaine and was for over 200 years under the control of the Lur-Saluces family (it was taken over in 1999 by LVMH), has always commanded the highest prices in the region, anywhere from $300-$400 for the newest vintage.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The individual eventually left the apartment, where officers tried to de-escalate the situation and commanded the person to drop the knife.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The snow will be accompanied by extreme cold, including wind chills below zero, the National Weather Service says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The result is wasted energy, excess heat, and diminishing returns on efficiency improvements that once accompanied each generation of smaller transistors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her appearance largely went unexplained, provoking outrage from Democrats.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From that day forward, faith guided him.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The by-hand ethos covers all the furniture and furnishings, created by local artisans guided by international designers to create contemporary versions of traditional objects.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nine of the 20 GB Snowsport athletes headed to Milan Cortina were born and/or raised abroad — growing up with better access to snow and in areas where snowsports were part of the culture.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The are headed to medium-Earth orbit at about 5,000 miles altitude.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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That is where the Pro Bowl Games (and flag-football competition) will take place Tuesday night, preceded by two days of practices.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dunbar was part of the dynamic rhythm section that backed the vocalists of Black Uhuru on the Anthem album released by Island Records that claimed the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985, although his recordings with the band long preceded that landmark achievement.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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And the hospitality extended beyond homes.—
Kim Norvell,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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