spearheaded

[speer-hed-id] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd ɪd /

VERB

lead, start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

initiate launch prompt spur

STRONG

bring cause direct guide head helm influence introduce motivate move originate persuade pioneer produce quarterback shepherd

WEAK

bring on get the jump on go out in front run things trail-blaze

Antonyms

STRONGEST

end finish stop

STRONG

discourage dissuade leave misguide mislead neglect result

Example Sentences

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Spearheaded by goal machine Haaland, the unstoppable striker's goal saw him take his impressive total to 28 goals for club and country in just 18 appearances so far this season.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Spearheaded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the measure sought to bring balance to legislative races by taking redistricting away from lawmakers, who tended to draw the state’s political lines to suit their interests and minimize competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Spearheaded by the dancers themselves, this bill introduces crucial reforms that would institute minimum health and safety protections, end the cycle of debt for dancers and allow alcohol sales in clubs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Spearheaded by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the chair of the Senate panel, the probe found that Credit Suisse violated the terms of a 2014 plea agreement with the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2023

Spearheaded by Britain and Canada, 41 nations and dozens more local governments and companies have pledged faster transitions to clean energy.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2022