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lead the way

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blaze a trail v.
break the ice v.
head v.

VERB

blaze a trail

Synonyms

WEAK

pilot spearhead

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

VERB

head

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control direct guide lead run

STRONG

address dominate govern pioneer precede rule supervise

WEAK

be first be in charge go first hold sway over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon follow misguide mislead neglect obey

STRONG

serve submit surrender yield

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lead the way

“California will continue to lead the way in defending democracy — using every tool at our disposal and every minute in our day. This perilous moment in history demands no less from us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

On this Wednesday morning, Neece and Timko lead the way through the property.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

If these values lead the way, then I am optimistic that we can build a positive future for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The shift in how contracts are priced is a game changer for the industry, which has historically seen volatile price movements lead the way to cyclical downturns.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Everyone had always watched him, expecting him to lead the way.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

lead the way

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