Definitions

lead the way

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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Manchester City, now under the guidance of Andree Jeglertz, lead the way in an enthralling title race.

From BBC

AI was a key theme for the stock market this year, with demand for AI products, computing, and infrastructure propelling AI-exposed tech names to lead the way higher.

From Barron's

Regarding the reserve, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican, said, “Our energy and national security depend on having a reliable supply of critical minerals—and Utah is uniquely positioned to lead the way.”

From The Wall Street Journal

American tennis great Billie Jean King, who founded the WTA and was its first president, said the deal shows the tour "continues to lead the way in women's sport".

From BBC

lead the way

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