Definitions

spearheaded

[speer-hed-id] / ˈspɪərˌhɛd ɪd /

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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But in doing so, the head of the company that spearheaded the AI revolution suggested it is not on the cusp of some sort of superintelligence.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Meta spearheaded 2Africa with France’s Orange S.A., alongside other companies.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Inflation data are due in Europe, while Asia’s week is spearheaded by a heavy run of indicators out of China, inflation prints from India and Malaysia, and a monetary policy decision in Singapore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Gen Qasem Soleimani spearheaded Iranian military operations in the Middle East as head of Iran's elite Quds Force.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He’d built this moment; he’d spearheaded this mission.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi