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spearhead

[speer-hed] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd /
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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It didn’t take long for Acuña to spearhead an academic revolution he knew was emerging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

While the situation is disheartening, Warner is looking to spearhead a positive outcome.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Bezos tapped Lewis, former chief executive of Wall Street Journal publisher Dow Jones, in late 2023 to spearhead a turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka spearhead the action in four singles quarter-finals, but they will be on Rod Laver Arena, which has a roof that can be closed.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

There was on each page a tiny spearhead in the corner of one section.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.