as in to lead
to serve as leader of
unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of spearhead
Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Cosgrove is spearheading the current campaign, working with advocacy group Save Our Beaches, which formed years ago to put a spotlight on the worsening sand erosion issues in the coastal town.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
So all these ideas coalesced, but the spearhead was the idea of faith.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Boyce, who spearheaded the initiative, said plug-in solar could present potential safety concerns.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Cosgrove is spearheading the current campaign, working with advocacy group Save Our Beaches, which formed years ago to put a spotlight on the worsening sand erosion issues in the coastal town.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
The main spearhead of the scheme is Octopus Energy, which became the UK’s largest energy supplier in 2024, said The Independent.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Jan. 2026
So all these ideas coalesced, but the spearhead was the idea of faith.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearhead
Verb
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Portland led by 14 at halftime and stretched it to 96-78 late in the third.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Plaza Midwood home prices Despite being considered a competitive market by Redfin, Plaza Midwood led the city in home price decrease from February 2025 and February 2026.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That puts them at the forefront of an asset class that is looking uncertain, although their overall exposure is still relatively small compared to their vast holdings.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley says the new addition is about providing players with best-in-class hospitality and support, keeping Augusta at the forefront of professional golf.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With a $21 million option for 2027, a full-strength Alcantara would command a major return in a trade this summer.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Arsenal not only commands the top of the Premier League, but also remains undefeated in this year’s Champions League.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Orion will pass behind the leading edge of the moon and out of contact with mission control for about 40 minutes on Monday evening.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But there also are fears that the focus on Israel is the leading edge of an antisemitic fringe that has gained ground by portraying Jews as shadowy manipulators, echoing some of history's most hateful tropes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearhead. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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