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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Representatives Grant, Aragona, Wooden, Meerman, Neeley, and Fairbairn… and Senators Irwin and Cavanagh have led on housing.
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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.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
Anke Winckler led on Costume Design and Hair and Make-up Design is by Meg Tanner.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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
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Don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to rewear it!
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When revenues are trending upward, entrepreneurs can be tempted to reinvest all excess capital back into their businesses.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
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The 26-year-old midfielder was injured for the match in Minsk and reportedly only decided to take the flight as a last-minute decision after being persuaded to do so by his team-mates.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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The victims told police that Arnold’s friends lured them to an apartment, held them at gunpoint and hit them, all the while streaming the attack to Arnold.
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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.
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One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
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“Led on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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