spearheaded

verb

past tense of spearhead
as in led
to serve as leader of unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement

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Recent Examples of spearheaded Uppity takes inspiration from Bikini Kill, the feminist rock band who spearheaded the riot grrrl movement, a network of punk rockers challenging misogyny through music, zines and workshops in the 1990s Pacific north-west scene. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 As Smith-Njigba spearheaded Seattle’s offense and dominated the Chiefs in the first half, Kansas City struggled to find any offensive answers despite trailing by only 10 points. — Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 At New York University, students have spearheaded a campus-wide initiative called NYU IRL, centered on connecting in the age of technology. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 As a deputy city attorney, Roy spearheaded a trio of major wage-theft suits just a month after she was admitted to the bar. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Lucas, 82, has long been a powerful force in Virginia state politics and previously spearheaded the commonwealth's redistricting effort which was reversed by the state's Supreme Court earlier this year. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The $22 million project is being spearheaded by Greco Investment Management, LLC, and is set to house things like restaurants and a pickleball facility. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Taking place at the city’s Sessions Arts Club, the intimate dinner will include a German opera performance and a guest list spearheaded by writer, photographer and curator Gemma Janes, who joined Aeyde as its guest editor for fall 2026. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The ballot question is being spearheaded by state Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who has long sought to audit the Legislature. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spearheaded
  1. led
  2. commanded
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  • In April this year, a European consortium led by Belgian telecommunications company Proximus won one of four contracts together worth up to €180 million under the Commission’s sovereign cloud procurement programme.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As Comcast, led by Brian Roberts and Michael Cavanagh, reported its third-quarter financials, Peacock posted a pre-tax profit of $261 million, which followed a $189 million profit in the most recent second quarter and a $217 million year-ago loss.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • Eisenhower — raised in Abilene, Kansas where his presidential library is located — was a five-star general who commanded the international coalition of Allied forces during World War II.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Simone…commanded a room, captivating audiences with unexpected combinations of genres and her ability to surrender herself completely to the music.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of commanded

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“Spearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spearheaded. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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