Synonyms of spearheads

spearheads 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spearhead

as in leads

to serve as leader of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leads
• commands
• oversees
• heads
• captains
• bosses
• directs
• manages
• dominates
• supervises
• controls
• handles
• regulates
• governs
• runs
• superintends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follows
• serves
• submits (to)
• yields (to)
• obeys
• complies (with)
• defers (to)
• bows (to)

spearheads

2 of 2

noun

plural of spearhead

as in front lines

Related Words

• front lines
• leading edges
• forefronts
• vans
• cutting edges
• vanguards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spearheads

Verb

The Raiders boast running back Tyler Reid and receiver Julius Jones among their offensive weapons, and Wyatt Smith (14 sacks) spearheads their defense. — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

All Norton’s guests this week are involved in the Earthshot Prize, which William spearheads. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Laguna has served as a producer on Surprise & Seek since its first season and spearheads the company’s content development and production. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

With the partnership, Watts spearheads lobbying and advocacy efforts. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Rowley also spearheads initiatives like Climate Mic Drop, empowering those closest to crises to tell their authentic stories for meaningful change. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Ohtani spearheads the game’s most formidable hypothetical October rotation. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Canada now spearheads an annual resolution at the United Nations General Assembly condemning Iran’s dismal human-rights record. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Eligible for a maximum of two four-year terms, the president implements policies within the framework set out by the supreme leader and spearheads Iran’s diplomacy. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026