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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
The team behind the new water-free solution was led by Gabe Xu of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in collaboration with NASA microbiologist Chelsi Cassilly.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama is making news these days as a third-year player who has led the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-2 series tie with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Jackson Arrasin led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 24 points and five rebounds, while Victor Wembanyama finished with a series-low 20 points.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Victor Wembanyama is making news these days as a third-year player who has led the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-2 series tie with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Jackson Arrasin led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 24 points and five rebounds, while Victor Wembanyama finished with a series-low 20 points.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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Previous generations of CEOs will have steered companies through more stable markets, predictable career paths, and clearer industry boundaries.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The documents suggest the government steered a parkland lease through an unusually fast process that favored a businessman with a financial interest in the site.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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The newsmagazine generated between $67 million and $69 million in advertising revenue in both 2024 and 2025 according to data from iSpot, and commanded the 11th biggest haul of ad dollars of any show on CBS last year.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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That reflects both the enormous valuations that software startups commanded during the 2021 venture boom and the degree to which generative AI has destabilized assumptions underpinning the sector.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Also in attendance were Peter Phillips' cousins, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, as well as his mother, Princess Anne, and his sister Zara Tindall, who was accompanied by her husband Mike and their daughters, Mia and Lena.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Proving that less is more, Pelley’s words were accompanied by a clearly happy photo of the former long long time CBS News correspondent steering a boat on the seas.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Muncy’s helmet and glasses went flying.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Gutierrez, meanwhile, went 3-for-3 and scored twice for the Mustangs, who have won three playoff games by a 41-2 count.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Petite Acres sits on over four scenic acres, where guests can enjoy guided summer activities, including yoga classes on the lawn, fireside concerts, guest-chef dinners, and family movie nights.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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After spending most of Friday night wasting scoring opportunities, Adrian Lopez and his USC teammates headed into the ninth inning with plenty of confidence.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Summer road construction in El Dorado Hills is expected to affect traffic flows for motorists headed for Highway 50.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The stretch isn’t concerning to Murton, who noted Aidan Miller’s early slump last year that preceded an excellent season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The world premiere will be preceded by meditation in the cinema.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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London’s Christian Olivares, a USC pledge, extended the lead in the third inning, hitting a two-run home run to left field.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Some passholders have extended vender floor hours.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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