LED ON Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

led on

verb

past tense of lead on

as in tempted

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage a con man whose dupes are usually led on by their own greed and eagerness to turn an easy buck

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Recent Examples of led on Those who wildflower risk being led on or taken advantage of by those treating the trend as merely excuse to not commit, set clear boundaries or adhere to any standards. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 May 2026 The 28-year-old Young led on the front nine in the final round at Augusta, and remained in contention until the end, finishing tied for third. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 Deputies were led on a chase that stretched into northern Sacramento County, onto Sacramento International Airport property, and briefly off-road. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The Chupacabras were led on the ground by La’james White’s 53 yards, the bulk of which came on his 45-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. — Sean Rider, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026 Dogs taking part in the Ruffin Relays are led on a leash by their owner on a journey through a 10-station course which includes two tunnels, a pair of jumps and more. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Representatives Grant, Aragona, Wooden, Meerman, Neeley, and Fairbairn… and Senators Irwin and Cavanagh have led on housing. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Right in Kansas City, Platform Ventures has led on building out massive industrial and warehouse-type buildings on what was once the Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, making use of vacant land while aiming to bring new business and new jobs to the southernmost parts of the city. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026 Anke Winckler led on Costume Design and Hair and Make-up Design is by Meg Tanner. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for led on

Verb

The West Indies can afford a draw and not be tempted into a chase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
On which basis, you could usually be tempted to question their relevance and function in a world beset by challenges.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of tempted

Verb

While there, the nurse practitioner persuaded her to inject her nose with hyaluronic acid, but the injection ended up blocking an important artery, affecting blood flow to the eyes, according to Campos.

— Michelle Marchante July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
He was not persuaded by NCAA arguments that the manual is not a contract between the NCAA and students who play varsity sports.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of persuaded

Verb

The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore.

— Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
In the suit, Ibrahim alleges that he was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and was ambushed by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two other men.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of lured

Verb

That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026