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leading

[lee-ding] / ˈli dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
chief, superior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
best dominant famous main noted outstanding popular preeminent principal prominent top well-known
STRONG
arch champion dominating first governing inaugural initial premier primary ruling
WEAK
foremost greatest headmost highest notorious number one stellar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary extra inconspicuous inferior insignificant least low minor obscure ordinary secondary subordinate unimportant unknown unremarkable
STRONG
final last
WEAK
supplementary

Example Sentences

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Other companies caught in the frenzy include a 175-year-old glass manufacturer, a heavy machinery giant and Japan’s leading maker of toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Without insulin, the body cannot properly absorb glucose from the bloodstream, leading to dangerous blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Compass reported a surprise first-quarter profit with $61 million in adjusted Ebitda and 3 cents per share, leading to a 26.6% stock surge.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The Swede joined in the summer, fresh from leading Denmark at Euro 2025, and has injected more creativity in his side.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Pleased to be leading, Bronden was in a good mood for the first time since the journey began.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda