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
Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Defender brand is underpinned by Land Rover—a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology and world-leading off-road capability.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Rickie Fowler will lead off in the NYGC three-man rotation, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young.
—Keith Stewart, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Every Wednesday, Reid leads off the weekly news conference.
—Sam McDowell 18, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Ohtani, who typically leads off, was working out on the Dodger Stadium field ahead of Tucker’s introductory news conference.
—Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Defender brand is underpinned by Land Rover—a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology and world-leading off-road capability.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Rickie Fowler will lead off in the NYGC three-man rotation, followed by Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young.
—Keith Stewart, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Every Wednesday, Reid leads off the weekly news conference.
—Sam McDowell 18, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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The obvious first step is to gather as much light as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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Back in 2019, Gab Waller would never have expected that her first client as a personal shopper would be the English model and actor Rosie Huntington-Whitely.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What began as a performance became a collective release.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The initial indictment filed in November accused Clase of rigging pitches in specific games between May 2023 and June 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The model presented was the Changan Nevo A06, also known as the Qiyuan A06, which serves as the initial platform for the new battery technology.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Principal photography will commence June 2026.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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While some Winter Olympic qualifying rounds begin on Wednesday, February 4, the Milano Cortina Games officially commence with the opening ceremony on February 6 and run until Sunday, February 22.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Being able to stay home and not have to leave their older child was the main reason the Schapanskys agreed to have Avry Jo be the inaugural patient.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Following the successful inaugural edition last year—attracting over 500 applications, 21 finalists and three winners—the 2026 program will swell its impact across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday night and early Sunday, forecasters expect wind and snow that could lead to blizzard conditions before the storm starts to move to sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The team announced Thursday night that Ian Cunningham, 40, who started his career as a personnel assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, is their new general manager.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Inter Miami star served as a special guest for the vessel’s official naming ceremony ahead of its maiden voyage out of PortMiami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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During its maiden flight in May, the YH-1000 delivered cargo weighing approximately 400 kilograms.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, McRae went back to her YouTube roots and uploaded a video of herself singing an original ballad.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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