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as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum
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as in commanded
to serve as leader of
a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software
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as in accompanied
to be at the front of
the local high school's marching band led the parade
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as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers
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Recent Examples of led
Members of the cell that Saucedo led were responsible for not only distributing bulk methamphetamine, but also converting liquid meth into its finished form.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026
For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Jarace Walker led the Pacers with 16 points as Indiana's losing streak reached 14 games.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The finding led the Texas Courts of Criminal Appeals to declare Mejia innocent in January, a ruling that led to her release the night of March 10.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2026
For dinner, make a reservation at Bin 47, an upscale farm-to-table concept led by Executive Chef Maximillian Petty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Jarace Walker led the Pacers with 16 points as Indiana's losing streak reached 14 games.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The finding led the Texas Courts of Criminal Appeals to declare Mejia innocent in January, a ruling that led to her release the night of March 10.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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Walden previously steered Disney’s TV efforts (with the exception of ESPN) in her role as Disney Entertainment co-chair.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Incumbent Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo, elected in 2014 and reelected in 2020, decided against seeking a third term, having steered the French capital through the trauma of extremist attacks in 2015 and the exuberance of the Paris Olympics in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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This volume was driven by the way Buzelis worked on and off the ball, creating a metronome of high-tempo movement that commanded the rest of the offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crispy chicken thighs are a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates fresh radishes and a little drizzle of honey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Remembering this period, Petzold went quiet for a moment, studying the air behind me as if someone might materialize there.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The brother went inside to find that Jennifer Marsaw and Dawson had been shot.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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No one held her hand and guided her through the process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The idea that military campaigns should only be undertaken if there was a clear national security threat, a clear goal and a clear exit strategy became known as the Powell Doctrine and guided American policy in the latter part of the 20th Century.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sontag, by contrast, was headed toward a kind of eroticized aestheticism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on Gulf states continued Friday with Saudi Arabia's defense ministry saying its air defenses downed more than three dozen drones headed toward the kingdom's Eastern Province over the span of a few hours, marking an unusually large barrage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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His base on balls followed one by Jac Caglianone (118 days in the big leagues) and the single by Zach Dezenzo (one year, 55 days in the big leagues) that preceded it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The tribute preceded the Awards Show's signature In Memorium segment, which also honored Hollywood legends Robert Redford, Catherine O'Hara and Diane Keaton.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Spartans extended their lead with a 10-point run and led 45-25 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, extended the previous day’s gains, rising more than 6% to above $114 a barrel, having traded even higher earlier in the day.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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