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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
And this year, Arnerich led the Hornets to their first CIF Northern California playoff berth.
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Steinbach led the nation with 22 double-doubles, placing him one shy of matching Jon Brockman’s single-season school record at Washington.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Bores and Lasher had previously led in polls, with Schlossberg trailing the two.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Steinbach led the nation with 22 double-doubles, placing him one shy of matching Jon Brockman’s single-season school record at Washington.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Bores and Lasher had previously led in polls, with Schlossberg trailing the two.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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Over the course of a 60-year-plus career, Davis steered Columbia, Arista and J Records to the pinnacle of the pop music business.
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Trump steered away from the baby blue and white colors that Air Force One has sported since the Kennedy administration, opting for an entirely new livery.
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.
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While Vilsaint was a trooper, King commanded District 2 in Troop D, which is based in Orlando and covers six Central Florida counties.
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Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
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This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
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In the 33rd minute, a Dutch corner kick went awry.
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The Cubs, who have won six of seven, went 7-0 against the Mets this season, outscoring them 51-24.
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Jangoo guided West Indies past Sri Lanka's 308 with a boundary against spinner Sonal Dinusha.
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Shot entirely in Haiti’s northern Cap-Haïtien region, The Tropic Sun and His Eyes follows a young man attempting to reconnect with his estranged father, guided by a street kid who becomes an unexpected companion.
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Désiré Doué headed in a goal after receiving a cross from the left side of the pitch.
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It is headed for the Port of Singapore, where it is expected to dock July 5.
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One reason the economic damage was so severe, Zwick says, was lax lending standards that preceded the crash.
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Medical debt with no estate assets Medical bills often become a concern after death, particularly if a lengthy illness preceded it.
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The board in recent months extended the interim top official, Denise Saddler, for another year.
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The United States first granted protections to Haitians in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and extended them multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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