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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s 2008 presidential bid, and knocked on doors for him in Iowa ahead of its caucus that led off voting in the Democratic primary.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Ramos legged out an infield single to allow Yastrzemski to score from third after leading off the game with a single, then smashed a two-out double that was quickly cashed in by Patrick Bailey with a sharp single through the right side of the infield.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Saturday Night Live will open its landmark 50th season on NBC with a run of four consecutive live shows, leading off with an Emmy winner and featuring several repeat hosts.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kansas, Alabama and Connecticut lead off the men’s rankings while South Carolina, Connecticut and USC lead the women’s.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s 2008 presidential bid, and knocked on doors for him in Iowa ahead of its caucus that led off voting in the Democratic primary.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Ramos legged out an infield single to allow Yastrzemski to score from third after leading off the game with a single, then smashed a two-out double that was quickly cashed in by Patrick Bailey with a sharp single through the right side of the infield.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Saturday Night Live will open its landmark 50th season on NBC with a run of four consecutive live shows, leading off with an Emmy winner and featuring several repeat hosts.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
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Many families have to wait months to receive the first appointment with a mental health professional through their insurance and then have to wait three to four months again to have the second appointment.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Both defenses are stepping up after these teams combined for 79 points in their first matchup, which is the highest scoring game in the NFL so far this season.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Determined to bring Franck back, Elsa begins trying to do the aliens’ bidding, which adds a slight ticking-clock quality to the narrative.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yet much about Jupiter remains a mystery, even as NASA’s robotic probe Juno begins its ninth year orbiting this strange planet.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday, the market will receive initial jobless claims data, offering a snapshot of the labor market’s health, along with the Producer Price Index (PPI) and core PPI data.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The trust would be funded in installments over several years, beginning with an initial installment of about $65 million and growing by $10 million to $13 million for the next several years.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Okay, so the holiday season hasn't exactly commenced just yet.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Its other businesses commenced layoffs last year, as the company prioritizes the quality over the quantity of its content.Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Last season, the inaugural in-season tournament was called, well, the NBA In-Season Tournament.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Keith tossed five touchdowns and had an interception near the goal line to lead Northwood to a 31-17 victory against Trabuco Hills in the inaugural Division 2 championship game.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Collins reached the quarterfinals in Paris during her maiden Olympics before an abdominal injury forced her to retire against Iga Swiatek.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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For many straight men, their maiden journey to a strip club is an obligatory rite of passage, but for Baker, the incident was more fraught.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The new movie comes from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the filmmakers who cowrote and created the concept for John Krasinski's original A Quiet Place movie.Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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