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
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The show’s limited Broadway run starts its first weeks with a solid quartet of high-profile narrators: Rich’s comedy bro John Mulaney leads off the show that also includes Richard Kind, Fred Armisen and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Henderson also holds the record for most home runs leading off a game.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
An errant snap on a punt gifted the struggling Saints, who have lost six consecutive games, a two-point lead off a safety in the first quarter.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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After Kiké Hernández singled to lead off the inning, Tommy Edman hit a routine fly ball to center field.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The show’s limited Broadway run starts its first weeks with a solid quartet of high-profile narrators: Rich’s comedy bro John Mulaney leads off the show that also includes Richard Kind, Fred Armisen and Renée Elise Goldsberry.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Henderson also holds the record for most home runs leading off a game.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
An errant snap on a punt gifted the struggling Saints, who have lost six consecutive games, a two-point lead off a safety in the first quarter.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
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The first recorded carnival took place there in 1094.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Both expressed a commitment to a smooth transition, a contrast to the acrimony and violence during the end of Trump's first term, when Trump refused to accept the election results. 5.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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In art-house cinema, the importance of the box office was beginning to matter more than ever, and by this measure, the film was a failure.Violet Lucca, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Two months later, Gould began to experience a strange cascade of symptoms.Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Assuming an initial retail price of $25 per month, or $300 per year, Fishman sees the new platform generating some $259 million in incremental revenue in 2026, given a base of 1 million paying customers.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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But when things take a trippy turn during their initial make-out, they are suddenly doomed to relive the same day over and again, Groundhog Day-style.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Johnson scored Trump’s endorsement days ahead of the new Congress commencing on Friday and a key vote to rename him speaker of the House with a razor-thin majority.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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The celebration couldn’t officially commence until quarterback Sam Darnold finished up a postgame interview with Fox analyst Tom Brady on the television broadcast.Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2024
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The league officially dropped the puck on Jan. 1 and broke records throughout its inaugural season.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Its inaugural season will between late May and late October.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ward, who was 12-of-19 for 190 yards, did not return in the second half as Miami went with sophomore Emory Williams to start the third quarter.Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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Outfitters like River Ventures and Crystal River Watersports offer 3-hour swim with manatee tours starting at just $65.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, sets sail Saturday on its maiden voyage.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there is no shortage of interest within Netflix around whether Season 2 can come close to the heights of the show’s maiden voyage.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 15th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will run simultaneously, having been delayed from its original scheduling in 2024.Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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And then there are a website, international partners and original programs for CBS and NBC.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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