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
Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Jordan Beck led off the ninth with a home run off reliever Ryan Walker, cutting the lead to 4-3.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Griffin Conine and Troy Johnston singled off Mets starter Brandon Sproat to lead off the fifth for the Marlins.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
No assistance was needed for Devers to reach the water leading off the third inning against Sonny Gray.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Aside from the late Vaughn, Brandon Blackstock, Jeannie Seely, Connie Francis and Mike Borchetta were given notable mentions to lead off the show, with each individually commended for their contributions to the music industry.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Jordan Beck led off the ninth with a home run off reliever Ryan Walker, cutting the lead to 4-3.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
Griffin Conine and Troy Johnston singled off Mets starter Brandon Sproat to lead off the fifth for the Marlins.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
No assistance was needed for Devers to reach the water leading off the third inning against Sonny Gray.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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Immediately after the cease-fire takes effect, Israel will let 400 aid trucks enter Gaza everyday for the first five days, and gradually increase that number, a senior Palestinian official told the BBC.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s where the adjustments will begin for the Mercury as the series flips back to Phoenix for Wednesday’s Game 3.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If a permit is granted, Conway estimated construction on the plant could begin in the early 2030s, and the plant could come online in 2038 or 2039.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With more than 600 million copies of the books sold worldwide, and everything related to them continuing to do well years after the initial release of the books, one wonders how this series remains popular despite the deluge of young adult novels (and controversy) that followed it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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In an email, Uber said Rinderknecht passed his initial background check in 2023.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Standing in for the franchise’s original hometown of Fernfield is Fort Langley, British Columbia, where production recently commenced.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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After 2029 the moon will pass south of the Pleiades until the next series commences in 2042.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Building community was the theme of Folsom Family Pride, an inaugural celebration of the LGBTQ+ community held Saturday at Folsom City Lions Park.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The experience was part of the inaugural Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month, an exciting extension of the island’s culinary series which began in 2023.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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During his own speech, Sean asked Leaper to name KU’s backfield that started the 1961 Bluebonnet Bowl.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its maiden flight and recent test successes signal solid engineering.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The original Champagnes weren’t bottled with the intent of undergoing secondary fermentation that would cause its trademark bubbles to form.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The state amended its original complaint in federal district court and filed a second temporary restraining order to pause the president’s actions, Rayfield said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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