Synonyms of spearheading

spearheading

verb

present participle of spearhead

as in leading

to serve as leader of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leading
• commanding
• heading
• captaining
• overseeing
• controlling
• managing
• dominating
• bossing
• directing
• supervising
• regulating
• governing
• handling
• running
• superintending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• serving
• submitting (to)
• yielding (to)
• complying (with)
• obeying
• bowing (to)
• deferring (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spearheading

Global sales will be handled by Fremantle with De Maio Entertainment spearheading the partnership with Starz. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 July 2026

Getting involved Cradles to Crayons is the organization spearheading the effort behind the Backpack-A-Thon. — Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 29 July 2026

The research firm added that while CXMT's technology still lags global memory leaders, domestic internet giants spearheading AI development will likely drive robust adoption of its chips as Beijing pushes for semiconductor self-sufficiency. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Of all his many achievements, spearheading West Ham’s return to familiar surroundings would further cement his legacy. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Bennette is executive director of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, another nonprofit spearheading efforts around the Velomont. — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026

He is credited with putting the festival on the map as an A-list event, bringing East and West filmmakers together against the backdrop of the Cold War as well as spearheading the growth of the European Film Market with Beki Probst. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Audra Watson, who leads youth civic programs at the nonprofit C&S, is spearheading a three-year effort to increase civic engagement among 20 million people ages 14 to 24. — James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Verizon Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland is spearheading a major transformation of the company's loyalty program, moving away from traditional models. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026