spearheads 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spearheadsnext
present tense third-person singular of spearhead
as in leads
to serve as leader of unofficially at least, Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights movement

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spearheads

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noun

plural of spearhead
as in front lines

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  1. leads
  2. commands
  3. vans
Verb
  • The Cardinals defense, on the other hand, has kept Murray in games and leads the NFL with 121 splash plays since Week 13.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • During this time, the desire for physical warmth, emotional comfort and connection often leads people to seek intimate companionship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of leads
Verb
  • While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of commands
Noun
  • Blue and white Toyota vans, which passed for a bus system, whizzed by, packed with passengers.
    Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Teamsters have contended before the National Labor Relations Board that the drivers, who are easily identifiable by their distinctive gray-blue Amazon uniforms and matching vans, should be considered direct employees of the company.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vans
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