the lead out

ADJECTIVE

quick

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt active agile brief brisk cursory energetic expeditious hasty hurried immediate instantaneous keen nimble rapid sudden swift

STRONG

alert express fleet flying going prompt

WEAK

ASAP a move on accelerated animated breakneck curt double-time expeditive harefooted headlong impatient impetuous lively mercurial move it on the double perfunctory posthaste pronto snappy spirited split-second sprightly spry winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy delayed idle inactive later lazy leisurely slow sluggish unhurried

WEAK

ignorant stupid uneducated

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the lead out

“Getting the lead out of pipes is vital to the health and prosperity of children and families in communities all across America,” EPA Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Michael Martucci said in a statement Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

Matos pushed the lead out to 5-2 with a two-run double down the left field line, and added the sixth run of the afternoon on Sabol’s double.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 19, 2023

In Garrido's former community, organized residents are intent on getting the lead out.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2023

De Klerk landed a long-range kick after a scrum penalty to push the lead out to 27-6.

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2022

War Relic displayed cherubic behavior, grabbed the lead out of the gate, and never relinquished it, winning with consummate ease.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

the lead out

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