lead into

VERB

introduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce offer open propose recommend submit suggest

STRONG

acquaint advance air broach familiarize harbinger herald moot originate precede preface usher ventilate

WEAK

bring out bring up come out with do the honors fix up get things rolling get-together give introduction kick off knock down lead off open up pave the way put forward set forth spring with start ball rolling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny dissuade hide refuse withhold

STRONG

close close up end finish

WEAK

erase extract subtract take away

Example Sentences

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The Spurs pushed their lead to 29 points before taking a 76-49 lead into half-time.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Wu Yize held off a Shaun Murphy fightback to ensure he will take a slender 13-12 lead into the concluding session of their World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

So Antonelli takes a nine-point lead into the next race, in Miami at the beginning of May.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The Huskies extended a 10-point lead into the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The other three lead into Virginia, with its many roadblocks and Union soldiers.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

lead into

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