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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
Multiple acquisitions to lead off 2025 are already setting the tone for logistics sector.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
After the Hawks got plastered 5-1 in the first period, Dach led off the second with his second career goal, which came just 1 minute, 1 second into the period.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
He is expected to lead off for the Royals and set the table in front of Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
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Fans also got a glimpse of the Royals’ new-look lineup as Jonathan India led off against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi.
India, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds this offseason, wasted no time in the box.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
Multiple acquisitions to lead off 2025 are already setting the tone for logistics sector.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
After the Hawks got plastered 5-1 in the first period, Dach led off the second with his second career goal, which came just 1 minute, 1 second into the period.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
He is expected to lead off for the Royals and set the table in front of Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leadoff
Adjective
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The Sins Of The Brother Of course, the most shocking moment in this episode is something that’s been setup from the very first episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the first episode, Lochlan watches Saxon undress and stares a little too long at him naked.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Desir had won 24 consecutive matches to begin the season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their story began in 1961 when Baez, already a folk star in her own right, first saw Dylan performing in Greenwich Village.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Since the first Scream movie premiered in 1996, the initial project has been deemed a cult classic, and its subsequent franchise — with five sequels and a seventh installment underway, plus a TV series that centers on its villain Ghostface — has made a major impact on the slasher genre.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Isar Aerospace, which had warned that the initial launch could end prematurely, said the test produced extensive data that its team can learn from.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The strikes commenced approximately two hours after Goldberg received the information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Under-the-radar talks about them joining Loewe commenced last October, the same sources said.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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No guarantees Success is never assured on the inaugural launch of a new rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Released just ahead of their inaugural fan convention, JONASCON, taking place at New Jersey’s American Dream on Sunday (March 23), the song arrives as part of the band’s 20th anniversary celebrations.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Torkelson, who was rumored to start the season at Triple-A, homered in the top of the seventh to draw Detroit within one run.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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To start, test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin is sharing a recipe for Mar i Muntanya, a Catalan surf-and-turf dish.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the seven-time world champion was unable to replicate that performance in qualifying as McLaren’s Piastri secured his maiden pole with Hamilton qualifying fifth.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Officials at Boeing no doubt had high hopes that the Starliner's maiden voyage with a crew in June would be a critical step in NASA approving the spacecraft for routine trips to orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the wake of the big bang, the universe gradually cooled down from its original, ultra-hot state, eventually allowing—around the universe's 380,000th birthday—free protons and electrons to combine into a fog mainly made up of neutral hydrogen atoms.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Leadoff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leadoff. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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