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
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The Braves went on the prowl early when Mauricio Dubon led off the game against Snell with a single.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Those four all ranked among the top 40 in baseball in non-leadoff plate appearances with the bases empty last season.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Scrubs will again lead off Wednesdays after pairing well with Abbott Elementary in March and April.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
The Braves went on the prowl early when Mauricio Dubon led off the game against Snell with a single.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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In his first title race against Manchester City, there was a reluctance from the Arsenal boss to make changes at key moments that sapped momentum away from his side.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Mike Yastrzemski drove in three, including two on his first homer of the season as part of a four-run fifth, and the Braves beat the Cubs 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Truist Park.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Rogers was released from federal prison in March 2024 and began serving his three-year term of supervised release.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association reported hotel bookings for most host cities have tracked below initial forecasts, with particular weakness seen in Kansas City, where as many as 90% of respondents said sales were trailing a typical summer.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The Panthers’ draft picks were given their initial jersey numbers during rookie camp.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In an interview with People magazine published Wednesday, May 13, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reflected on authorities' progress in the high-profile search operation, which commenced in early February after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in Arizona.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Shilpa and Jesse answer your questions and also award the inaugural Baker of the Month to one lucky listener whose bake stood out on BA Bake Club Substack page.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The Valkyries sold out all 22 of their home games in its inaugural season last year and has done so in the first two games at 18,064-capacity Chase Center in 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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After an inaugural season on the road, next year could see the team finally start play in a more permanent home.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The passengers include diplomats, businessmen, politicians and writers invited by the shipping company to cover the vessel’s maiden voyage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.—
Amy Reyes
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Chaiyaphum is the Thai province where the original fossils were discovered.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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