lead on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lead on
Verb
  • Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat only gummy worms for breakfast!
    Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This often tempts developers to prototype in Python before implementing production-grade Rust solutions. 5.
    Amandeep Midha, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Before the start of Season 5, there was a flurry of transfers as the two newest teams — Brazil and Italy — lured some top talent away from the highest-performing teams of recent years.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • For the new season, Hacks has lured Hacks Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, and Eric Balfour for guest starring roles.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Raúl Castillo plays against type and makes for a menacing, unstoppable presence in a genre homage that’s yell-at-the-scream enjoyable and seduces with its terrific cinematography from Daniel Katz.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Carpenter wrapped her performance with a camera trick implying her attempt to seduce a member of the King’s Guard.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • His wife, who can be heard sniffling or in tears during various points of the video, tries to persuade the agents her husband is cooperating.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The goal for Boca Raton officials is to entice not just various wealthy industries but to bring in new residents and tourists, too.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
  • How fast that figure ascends is somewhat dependent on mortgage rates — lower rates would entice more existing owners to sell.
    Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Lead on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lead%20on. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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