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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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

Her administration also spearheaded sending mental health teams or other unarmed responders to emergency calls that were once fielded by police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The ex-Labour MSP spearheaded the smoking ban campaign as the country aimed to shed its tag as the "sick man of Europe".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

These multinationals went global for markets and labor, spearheaded first by the expansion of the Dutch and English joint-stock companies and the Industrial Revolution.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman