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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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Archaeologists uncovered two iron spearheads, one of which was found lodged in a hip bone.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
All of the affected product was sold in 3-gallon containers, the company stated
A popular nationwide frozen dessert company is spearheading a serious recall after nearly two dozen flavors of their ice cream and frozen yogurt were found to be contaminated with hard plastics.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Noun
One minor example: In the game, a broken and vengeful Tommy heads off to Seattle first, which gives Ellie a bit more of a permission structure to run off from Jackson; in the show, Ellie is the spearhead, and her recklessness is unquestionably apparent.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Archaeologists uncovered two iron spearheads, one of which was found lodged in a hip bone.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Daniel Cruz, a former Disney executive, is spearheading efforts to modernize ticketing and create premium seating and lounge areas at Pauley Pavilion and the Rose Bowl.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
All of the affected product was sold in 3-gallon containers, the company stated
A popular nationwide frozen dessert company is spearheading a serious recall after nearly two dozen flavors of their ice cream and frozen yogurt were found to be contaminated with hard plastics.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 May 2025
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“Spearhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearhead. Accessed 2 Jun. 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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