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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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It has been spearheaded by neurosurgeon Paul Brennan, of NHS Lothian's department of clinical neurosciences, and Race Against Dementia Fellow Dr Claire Durrant of the University of Edinburgh.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Once in control of swathes of Syria and Iraq, IS was territorially defeated in 2019 in a battle spearheaded by Kurdish-led forces with support from a US-led international coalition.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Newhouse’s eldest son, Steven, spearheaded the company’s growth on the internet and on mobile devices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Simmons had spearheaded the network’s Grantland sports blog, which focused on cultural commentary that is similar to what The Ringer does today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I thanked the assembled nations for exerting pressure on South Africa, citing in particular Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanganyika, who spearheaded the successful drive to oust South Africa from the British Commonwealth.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela