Synonyms of spearheaded

spearheaded

verb

past tense of spearhead

as in led

to serve as leader of

unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• led
• commanded
• captained
• headed
• oversaw
• directed
• dominated
• controlled
• managed
• bossed
• supervised
• handled
• governed
• regulated
• ran
• superintended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• followed
• served
• submitted (to)
• yielded (to)
• complied (with)
• deferred (to)
• obeyed
• bowed (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spearheaded

The county’s recent tax credit efforts, spearheaded by Interim County Executive Phil LeVota, have been criticized for excluding people who owned property in Jackson County in 2023 but have since sold or moved. — Ilana Arougheti july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The reawakening of the Armadillo brand is being spearheaded by a new Austin entity that acquired the IP rights through a partnership with the original owner, Eddie Wilson. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The Rangers’ front office executive also played basketball in high school like Bumila, who spearheaded an incredible run for Feehan on the hardwood this winter to a Division 1 state title. — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

River Forest police spearheaded an investigation and issued a search warrant on the unnamed BMW owner’s cell phone, authorities said. — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

With the Regent Phu Quoc, now spearheaded by majority stakeholder IHG, the brand ushered in a new era. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

That is thanks to a new tech-forward cleaning initiative spearheaded by Goodwill South Florida. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026