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
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Bottom line, rates took a lead off last week as economic fears surged.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Yes, Biden was led off the stage by Democratic leaders, including Obama.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
While no Yankees’ receivers have led off, there have been catchers known to do it.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Houck led off the seventh with a single and a walk but got another double play to escape the jam before Justin Wilson recorded the final out of the inning on one pitch.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Bottom line, rates took a lead off last week as economic fears surged.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Yes, Biden was led off the stage by Democratic leaders, including Obama.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
While no Yankees’ receivers have led off, there have been catchers known to do it.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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Harper started the party in the first inning with a two-run homer off Alcantara — his fifth of the season and the third in the last four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That journey begins Tuesday when Florida begins its opening-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena (8:30 p.m., ESPN/Scripps Sports).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings Study, a whopping 57% of couples begin discussing engagement over a year before a proposal and a mere 2% never discussed it.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The cost of the initial investment has not been fully determined, Roberts said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Around the same time, the company commenced an aggressive play for the college sports insurance market, introducing a novel contract protection product for NIL collectives while also trying to get into the critical injury coverage niche.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Production on the second season of Nobody Wants This commenced in March 2025.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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In January, King Gizzard were also listed on the lineup for the 2025 edition of Bonnaroo, performing three sets over three days as part of the inaugural ‘Roo Residency.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
16 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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It will be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, and ordinary faithful may begin paying their final respects starting Wednesday, when his casket is brought into St. Peter's Basilica.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 61-year-old Bezos was aboard the July 20, 2021, maiden flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, named after NASA astronaut Alan Shepard, who in 1961 became the first American to travel in space.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The New Shepard, composed of both a rocket and crew capsule, has been making human spaceflights since July 2021, when Bezos himself boarded the spacecraft as part of its maiden crew Need a break?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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