as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the leadoff batter
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
plans to lead off the news conference with a prepared statement
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Recent Examples of leadoff
Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
After Isaac Paredes singled to lead off the game, Ohtani broke Cam Smith’s bat on a 96-mph fastball for a double-play grounder to second.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Corbin Carroll led off with a single, stole second before Ketel Marte popped out and scored on Geraldo Perdomo’s double grounded just inside first base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Robert has led off 60 innings this year — and has eight hits!
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Austin Wells’ single to lead off the sixth was the Yankees’ lone hit after the second inning.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
After Isaac Paredes singled to lead off the game, Ohtani broke Cam Smith’s bat on a 96-mph fastball for a double-play grounder to second.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Corbin Carroll led off with a single, stole second before Ketel Marte popped out and scored on Geraldo Perdomo’s double grounded just inside first base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Robert has led off 60 innings this year — and has eight hits!
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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The project is the first to enlist youth to do this monitoring.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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With the first two episodes already having so much drama, the rest of the summer is sure to be eventful.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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And with this email begins a journey through so much of what Nashville has to offer.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Rocket Lab, like Firefly, has diversified its product offerings after an initial focus on launch services.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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The initial swell of interest was specific to the case.—
Lisa R. Cohen,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
Verb
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2018, she was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame and earned the first standing ovation award at the inaugural Influencing Women Awards Gala in 2019.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Crooks spoke at the inaugural TedxOvertown event and is an advisor for this year’s talks.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Morejón took over for Pivetta with a runner on first base and struck out Kyle Schwarber to end the seventh inning and got Trea Turner on a line drive to center field to start the eighth.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Rocket Lab continues to work through a checklist of requirements before Neutron can get off the ground for its maiden flight.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Ivors Academy has announced that the multi BRIT award-winning musician will receive the accolade at the maiden Ivors Academy Honours event in London this fall (Oct. 2).—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But if you get cited again later, you'll be charged both the new $50 fine and the original one that was waived.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The original vision was to phase out the Flintstones theme, but overwhelming public affection and nostalgia changed their minds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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