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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
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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.
—
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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Vintage Advertising Signs These have always commanded a premium, Michelle insists—originals are often sold for thousands.
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Far from alone in taking time to hit his stride against DR Congo, but Anderson commanded the centre of the pitch well before and after Rice was moved to right-back as England gathered themselves and rallied.
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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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The rookie point guard went 7 of 19 from the field and 4 of 9 from 3-point range after struggling with his shot in his summer league debut.
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Desperate to close the gap, Sebastian Berhalter brought energy off the bench and nearly scored, but his shot went wide left.
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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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The annual meeting of the Group of Eight industrialized countries opens in Nago, Okinawa; the three-day summit is preceded by demonstrations by about 27,000 people protesting the American military presence on the Japanese island.
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Houston spent some of this offseason — and much of the two that preceded it — trying to trade Meyers, a homegrown outfielder who blossomed into an elite defensive center fielder with constant struggles to harness any offensive consistency.
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Aerial video captured by ABC7 showed smoke rising from a smoldering truck as a long line of cars extended south of the incident.
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After a two-month grace period — which Wellcare extended to three — Medicare drug plans can drop customers who don't pay their premiums, no matter how small the amount.
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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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