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
CBS News, 17 June 2026
Royals’ offense provided some support Rookie catcher Carter Jensen led off the game with a home run.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 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
Shortstop Zach Neto led off the game with a solo homer.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
Royals’ offense provided some support Rookie catcher Carter Jensen led off the game with a home run.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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Giants second baseman Luis Arraez left Tuesday night’s game against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his right foot in the bottom of the first inning and is questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Season 2 of The Audacity is set to commence production this month in Vancouver, BC, and will debut in 2027.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Top outdoor players gathered at FN’s inaugural Switchback event in New Orleans on Wednesday night for an evening of cocktails, conversation and classic New Orleans fare.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Out-of-home viewing boosted the audience levels for Mexico’s inaugural World Cup match June 11 by 50%, and contributed several million viewers to the total for the USMNT opener.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The inning started with Esteury Ruiz being hit by a pitch and Sanoja laying down a bunt hit to put two runners on with no outs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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One of those pundits who is starting to rethink his stance on the Stars and Stripes is 12-time Swedish Player of the Year and FOX Soccer correspondent Zlatan Ibrahimović.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029, with the maiden voyage expected shortly after.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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After the 19-year-old tennis phenom won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, congratulations poured in from all over the tennis world.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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