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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum
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2
as in commanded
to serve as leader of
a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software
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as in accompanied
to be at the front of
the local high school's marching band led the parade
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as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers
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Recent Examples of led
While his company doesn’t make use of his surname, his brother has a business that does, which has led customers to make jokes.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
His Central Coast winery team is led by winemaker Matt Dees, who proudly states that without a winemaking degree, he is not bound by the traditional philosophy usually associated with the credential.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Protests led by these same organizers over the past year, including the June 14 rally, have been peaceful.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Olsen led the effort to save it.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
His Central Coast winery team is led by winemaker Matt Dees, who proudly states that without a winemaking degree, he is not bound by the traditional philosophy usually associated with the credential.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Protests led by these same organizers over the past year, including the June 14 rally, have been peaceful.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Olsen led the effort to save it.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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By contrast, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives Todd Huston emphasized the state’s strong fiscal record, but steered clear of endorsing the idea of absorbing Illinois counties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Yet aided by early contributions from new signings Georges Mikautadze and Tajon Buchanan, the Spanish coach has steered the Yellow Submarine into a steady climb, losing only to Atletico and Real Madrid in the league and overseeing a late Champions League fightback against Juventus.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Clad in a series of colorful cowgirl outfits, Wilson commanded the stage and crowd in a manner reminiscent of Carrie Underwood or even ’90s-era Shania Twain.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tookes commanded the audience's attention in gold angel wings with an ornamental vibe — and multiple bulbs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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And, yes, the flesh-and-bone Panthers get to run through a properly inflated tunnel, accompanied by blasts of smoke and the marching band playing the fight song.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each special is also accompanied by a behind-the-scenes featurette on the prepping of the hour.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Their opening eight possessions featured six punts, a turnover on downs at the end of their lone productive drive and an aborted drive that went backwards in the final 64 seconds of the first half.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bethune actually departed for one series for reasons that went unexplained, with Curtis Robinson taking over, but was back after a few plays as the defensive play-caller.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The zoo also hosts seasonal events and festivals, including the popular Zoo Boo in the fall, and has guided tours for those who want a more immersive experience.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The bullseye, really, is where the films and his life intersect, and that’s sort of what also guided me which films to to focus on.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Within minutes, Martinelli showed his attacking instincts.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The study showed that the robot could make multiple turns exceeding 100 degrees along its body length when activated.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Nobody on Belmont could point fingers at its all-time leading scorer – a two-time All-Scholastic headed to UConn – for the loss.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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For much of the day, what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend looked headed for disaster on the field.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Last week, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson released his 42-page advisory opinion that preceded the board’s vote, finding that Corpus violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies who challenged her authority.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the Shows of a Lost World Tour that preceded the 2024 album, the Cure debuted a handful of songs live that ultimately ended up on the LP itself.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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