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
Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Jackson Merrill led off the second with a single and moved to third on Gavin Sheets’ one-out single.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Mike Trout, who hit the 400th home run of his career on Saturday night, led off with a double and scored on Jo Adell's single to right.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
With the Red Sox and Athletics tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth, third baseman Alex Bregman led off with a walk.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Francisco Lindor led off the game with a home run and drove in two other runs with a groundout in the fifth inning and a single in the sixth.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Jackson Merrill led off the second with a single and moved to third on Gavin Sheets’ one-out single.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Mike Trout, who hit the 400th home run of his career on Saturday night, led off with a double and scored on Jo Adell's single to right.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
With the Red Sox and Athletics tied at 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth, third baseman Alex Bregman led off with a walk.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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The vast majority of those applications were submitted during the state's first priority window, which ran March 3-23.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Like some other customers, Micah Fannin was checking out Dutch Bros for the first time.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The show is a campy, 1980s-style whodunit that begins with the funeral of a famous singer.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most Venezuelans in similar situations have only received the initial receipt notice, a valid document that provides protection under TPS.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The modified molecule is more easily reduced during the battery’s initial charge.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But by noon, preparations would fully commence.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Edwards will direct and produce under his label The King Productions, with production to commence this fall at Rock River Studios in Northern Illinois.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the 2024 matchup, in Eagle Mountain’s inaugural season, Benbrook won 28-24.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, the inaugural festival has quickly gained controversy for its association with Saudi Arabia and the country's authoritarian regime.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While homes are sitting on the market longer now, keeping supply higher than a year ago, more sellers are starting to delist their properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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As well, Lainey Wilson makes her maiden headlining appearance at Bridgestone Arena a day later.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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