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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
The Cass County Sherrif’s Office received an online tip that led them to investigating Parrish as a suspect.
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Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, subsequent attempts at diplomacy, led by the ailing diplomat and intellectual Benjamin Franklin, also proved ineffective.
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Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Since 2019, the number of active satellites orbiting Earth has risen rapidly, led largely by SpaceX’s Starlink network.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for led
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Perhaps unsurprisingly, subsequent attempts at diplomacy, led by the ailing diplomat and intellectual Benjamin Franklin, also proved ineffective.
—
Sarah M.s. Pearsall,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Since 2019, the number of active satellites orbiting Earth has risen rapidly, led largely by SpaceX’s Starlink network.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for led
Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
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This spring, Russert received a call from leadership at MS NOW, steered by former CNN executive Rebecca Kutler.
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Besides free agency opening on Tuesday, the timing does add up for Leonard’s trade, as Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has steered the franchise through a refreshing youth movement over the past year.
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The consequences are admiration, trust and loyalty—earned, not commanded.
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While Vilsaint was a trooper, King commanded District 2 in Troop D, which is based in Orlando and covers six Central Florida counties.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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Senate Budget Committee Vice Chairman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, lamented how the budget process went.
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Whether the future is guided by a more centralized federal framework or a complex matrix of state-level consumer protections, the race to a multi-billion-dollar digital overhaul is already well underway.
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Successful catalog design must be guided by response rates, sales results, and margins.
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Then, in 2019, the Eagles Autism Foundation, which is headed by Lurie, was founded after the success of the first event.
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Also, an indicator of sorts for where their flirtationship is headed.
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His initial research preceded the commercial development of residential air conditioning by almost two decades.
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The national consultation that preceded the ban drew over 116,000 responses from parents, children and experts, with 9 in 10 parents backing the restrictions.
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The government has extended school closures, and preliminary information suggests that 432 schools in Caracas alone have been damaged.
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Gonzalez extended the lead with a two-run single in the ninth.
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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