as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the leadoff batter
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement
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Recent Examples of leadoff
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Texas regained the lead off its first bucket in the second half and continued to push ahead.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Cubs manager Craig Counsell led off Wednesday’s media briefing with a rundown of medical updates, underscoring the idea that roster plans are always fluid.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Sasaki struck out Druw Jones leading off the second, then walked Aramis Garcia and was removed.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Nelson Rada led off the game by dropping a perfect bunt up the third base line, and reaching on an infield hit.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Texas regained the lead off its first bucket in the second half and continued to push ahead.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Cubs manager Craig Counsell led off Wednesday’s media briefing with a rundown of medical updates, underscoring the idea that roster plans are always fluid.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Sasaki struck out Druw Jones leading off the second, then walked Aramis Garcia and was removed.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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Atom Power developed the world’s first commercial solid-state circuit breaker, which is drawing attention from hyperscale data centers to meet performance demands and safety needs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Fufu Tokyo Ginza is the first urban property from Fufu Japan, a brand known for intimate onsen retreats in quieter corners of the country, seven of which hold Michelin Key distinctions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With two and a half weeks remaining before the Twins begin their season in Baltimore, there are still plenty of roster questions to be sorted out, particularly in the outfield.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trade will not become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The lawsuit claims none of the arrests led to convictions and some were never prosecuted because police lacked probable cause to make the initial arrest.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arkapaw said her initial call with Coogler was expansive and discussed everything about the story.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On March 8, most of North America and Europe, along with some Caribbean and Central American Countries, will move their clocks one hour forward and commence Daylight Saving Time (DST).—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The team’s 2026 model car wasn’t in its wind tunnel until mid-April last year, when other teams had commenced such testing in January 2025.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Calamia, who is sponsored by Hoka and Janji, would become the San Francisco Marathon’s inaugural nonbinary division winner, as well.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Magic unveiled its inaugural Hall of Fame class in April 2014 naming the first two inductees, Magic co-founder Pat Williams and the team’s first-ever draft pick and current community ambassador, Nick Anderson.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sign up here to receive an email right as the chat is about to start.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Peas, spinach, arugula, carrots, beets, kale, radishes, lettuce, and potatoes can be grown now and are easy to start from seed directly sown into the soil.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the final stretch of 2025, Tien reached Beijing’s China Open final, captured his maiden tour title at Metz, France, and closed the season by winning the Next Gen ATP Finals (for top players 20-and-younger) — results that marked him as one of the tour’s fastest-rising young stars.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This month, the company's eighth and largest ship, the Disney Adventure, will embark on its maiden voyage, carrying passengers on three- and four-night journeys at sea from its berth in Singapore.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When there’s an intervening cloud of neutral matter in the way, for example, the original signal will be partially absorbed at a specific set of wavelengths by that matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The original 1935 film that inspired Gyllenhaal’s version also followed that vein.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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