led off

verb

past tense of lead off
as in began
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 led off Osuna led off the ninth with a single and went to second on pinch-hitter Nicky Lopez’s sacrifice bunt. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Palacios led off the fourth with a 396-foot shot off Mariners starter Luis Castillo (3-8). — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Nolan Arenado led off the eighth with a single, advanced to second on a wild pitch, then scored on a single by Pavin Smith. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The second didn’t go as well, as Mookie Betts led off with a homer to left-center field on a 3-2 pitch. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026 Eaton led off and led the lineup with a 3 for 4 performance, a walk, two runs and two RBI. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026 The Marlins then took a 2-1 lead in the fifth on an Xavier Edwards RBI single that brought home Owen Caissie, who led off the inning with a single, moved to second on a Leo Jimenez walk and then to third on a Brain Navaretto sacrifice bunt. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Neto led off the fifth with a towering triple to center field and scored on Trout’s homer a few feet above where Neto’s triple caromed. — Mark Gonzales, Oc Register, 17 June 2026 Shortstop Zach Neto led off the game with a solo homer. — CBS News, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for led off
  1. began
  2. commenced
  3. started
  4. got off
  5. opened
Verb
  • The seventh began with Denzer Guzman reaching on catcher’s interference.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The work stoppage at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MGB Home Care sites began Wednesday, when Massachusetts Nurses Association members voted to strike after months of contract negotiations failed.
    — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of began
Verb
  • Jockeying has already commenced in the state for the person who might take up the mantle of Senate Democratic nominee, including among those who didn't secure the gubernatorial nomination.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 July 2026
  • On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • Lanageliers started the game at catcher and hit third in the lineup while the American League won a largely uneventful affair, 4-0, at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • What started as a campaign to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weaken its global terror networks has morphed into a dispute over control of one of the world’s most important trade routes.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of started
Verb
  • Clark got off to a hot start on Thursday under the best course conditions, shooting a 64.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Norman-Lott came into the league with the top pass-rush win rate among FBS interior linemen, but his season never really got off the ground because of a preseason ankle injury and torn ACL.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of got off
Verb
  • The complex is owned by a real estate investment trust, Highlands REIT, and was opened in the 2000s.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • This was Charlesbank, which opened in 1891 and was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as a satellite to his Emerald Necklace chain of parks in Boston and Brookline.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 13 July 2026
Definition of opened

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“Led off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led%20off. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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