LED OFF Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Tampa Bay jumped on Gore in the first inning as Diaz led off with a 372-foot, opposite-field shot to right. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 Tatis led off the bottom of the eighth with a single before he was erased at second on Cronenworth’s fielder’s choice. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Royals outfielder Lane Thomas led off the game with a solo opposite field homer. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Ray promptly led off with a homer to put us out in front 4–3, while Lenny followed with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. — New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Rumfield's second strikeout led off the fifth, then Karros lined to fifth before Carrigg homered on a 2-2 pitch. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Two innings later, Larnach walked after Alex Jackson led off with a double, and both came around to score as the Twins rallied from a 3-1 deficit. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, last year’s hero in the first-ever swing-off tiebreaker, led off for the NL. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026 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

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In one instance, Moreno alleged that Miller, 37, began verbally harassing one of her attorneys following a court hearing in May 2026.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The financial institution which began expanding its footprint in the region a few years ago, is planning to open branches in the Berewick neighborhood of southwest Charlotte at 9424 Steele Creek Road and at 8830 Lindholm Drive in Huntersville.

— Chase Jordan July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of began

Verb

And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Work that once required specialized support can now be started by almost anyone with a prompt.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of started

Verb

The Tigers, though, got off to a rough start and are currently 2 1/2 games out of the last wild-card spot in the American League.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
While the defense got off to a fast start — which is typical in training camp — the offense has started to put together a string of quality performances during the first week of summer workouts.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of got off

Verb

The meticulous renovation of Gresham Palace, which opened as a Four Seasons in 2006, set the bar high for the numerous other restoration jobs currently underway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
In July, Boots opened its second beauty-only store in Bristol, a big university city in southwest England.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of opened

Verb

Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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