spear·head
ˈspir-ˌhed 
1
: the sharp-pointed head of a spear
2
: a leading element, force, or influence in an undertaking or development
spearheaded; spearheading; spearheads
: to serve as leader or leading element of
Examples of spearhead in a Sentence
Noun
Her book was the spearhead of the clean water movement.
Verb
She spearheaded the campaign for better schools.
The movement was spearheaded by the teachers' union.
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Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, and chainmail were also found at the site as part of a 1,600-year-old weapon offering.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
This Obscure Office Is at the Center of Elon Musk’s Efforts to Harness Federal Data
The OPM email spearheaded by Musk has drawn anger from advocates, unions, and government officials.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Once Saka and Gabriel Martinelli return from their injuries, there will be more options, greater attacking weapons and possibly even another idea to take some of the pressure off Merino as the spearhead.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Around 100 spearheads, swords, lances, and chainmail were also found at the site as part of a 1,600-year-old weapon offering.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
The development, spearheaded by Grupo Empresas Matutes and named Ibiza Gallery, is located in Playa d’en Bossa, the popular resort situated two miles south of Ibiza Town next to renowned nightlife spots Ushuaia Ibiza and Hi Ibiza.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
This Obscure Office Is at the Center of Elon Musk’s Efforts to Harness Federal Data
The OPM email spearheaded by Musk has drawn anger from advocates, unions, and government officials.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearhead. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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spearhead
1 of 2 noun
spear·head
-ˌhed
1
: the head or point of a spear
2
: a person, thing, or group that is the leading force (as in a development or attack)
spearhead
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as leader of
spearhead a campaign for better schools
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