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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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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
Trump said that Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance were involved in the negotiations, which the president said led him to delay strikes on Iran's largest power plant by five days.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Brookfield Asset Management led a nearly $2 billion acquisition of GEMS Education, the UAE’s largest private school operator — founded by billionaire Sunny Varkey’s family in 1959 — in mid-2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
An investor group led by entrepreneur Kal Somani and Rob Walton of the Walmart family—who also owns the NFL’s Denver Broncos—has emerged as leading bidder for the Rajasthan Royals, a person familiar with the situation said.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Brookfield Asset Management led a nearly $2 billion acquisition of GEMS Education, the UAE’s largest private school operator — founded by billionaire Sunny Varkey’s family in 1959 — in mid-2024.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
An investor group led by entrepreneur Kal Somani and Rob Walton of the Walmart family—who also owns the NFL’s Denver Broncos—has emerged as leading bidder for the Rajasthan Royals, a person familiar with the situation said.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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Walden previously steered Disney’s TV efforts (with the exception of ESPN) in her role as Disney Entertainment co-chair.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Incumbent Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo, elected in 2014 and reelected in 2020, decided against seeking a third term, having steered the French capital through the trauma of extremist attacks in 2015 and the exuberance of the Paris Olympics in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Evans could have commanded more money elsewhere, his agent suggested in a statement to ESPN.—
Noah Furtado,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Under sunny skies, and accompanied by warm southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph, Austin’s daytime temperatures on Saturday could soar to 94 degrees, similar to the 97-degree reading last Sunday (a record for March 15).—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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One, a 7-year-old girl named Birdie, was accompanied by her mother, who sat at the same piano stool a generation ago as a student.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Remembering this period, Petzold went quiet for a moment, studying the air behind me as if someone might materialize there.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The brother went inside to find that Jennifer Marsaw and Dawson had been shot.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The senior-laden squad, guided by coach Cori Close in her 15th season, has the look of a team destined for another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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The ball then hit the football goal post crossbar and bounded down to Luis Duenas who headed it from point-blank range toward the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is headed to the Middle East, bringing the number of Marines recently ordered to the region to nearly 5,000.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Langford had the equalizer in the bottom frame, coaxing a walk, which preceded an Emma Rodwell single.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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But his arrest and conviction in 2024 had been preceded a year earlier by a strange story that appeared in the press and then disappeared almost as quickly.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Spartans extended their lead with a 10-point run and led 45-25 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, extended the previous day’s gains, rising more than 6% to above $114 a barrel, having traded even higher earlier in the day.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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