led

verb

Definition of lednext
past tense of lead
1
as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front an enthusiastic docent led our group through the art museum

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2
as in commanded
to serve as leader of a senior programmer is leading the team that is developing the new accounting software

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3
as in accompanied
to be at the front of the local high school's marching band led the parade

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4
as in went
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction this old road leads to an abandoned quarry

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5
as in guided
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed the salesclerk led us through the maze of options now available to television buyers

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Recent Examples of led The defense team is led by attorney Alan Jackson, who previously represented Nick Reiner in the murder case involving his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026 My expert shopping adventure led me to 10 can’t-miss Labor Day discounts going for $20 or less. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 This formula carried his last offering, the funny and sad, Colin Farrell-led The Banshees of Inisherin to nine Oscar nominations in 2022. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Vrabel returned to coaching in 2025 and led New England to one of the greatest turnarounds in recent NFL history. — David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 There are also fewer tours and experiences led by outfitters on this side of the island. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Brock will also have to try to contain Juelz Carter who led the Coyotes with 136 yards rushing on 13 carries as well as 75 yards receiving on seven catches with a pair of scores. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The China Network On a group level, all regions delivered solid growth, led by the Americas, with the Greater China region further strengthening in the quarter. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for led
  1. steered
  2. commanded
  3. accompanied
  4. went
  5. guided
  6. headed
  7. preceded
  8. extended
Verb
  • On the July 26, 2024 episode, Russini and her co-host had Ryan Tannehill as a guest and Russini steered the conversation toward how good a coach Vrabel is.
    — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, an iceberg is sustained and steered by the 90% buried beneath the surface.
    — Natalie Grabher, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of steered
Verb
  • While the Royal Navy still commanded the seas, Britain itself had few options.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fourteen years after geeking out over his MSG debut, Styles, now 32, commanded the storied building with new authority, electricity, and dazzling production value that elevated it above any of the six shows of his I’ve seen before.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanded
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  • Amin also accompanied the crown prince on his visit to Washington last year, where the governments of the two countries announced a strategic AI partnership.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While sometimes vitriolic discussions about the gargantuan structures have accompanied increasingly unavoidable AI conversations, data centers themselves have been around since the 1940s.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of accompanied
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  • The Sox went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 14 on base while falling in the opener of the four-game series.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Other questions still linger, including where Lahti’s car went.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of went
Verb
  • When the Sox were at Camden Yards in April, Tracy had to be guided to the manager’s office.
    — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Trump has long talked about his survival as divinely guided, a theme Vance took up.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of guided
Verb
  • This year, as the fall film-festival season begins, the narrative around Venice, Telluride, and Toronto is less about the films headed to each event—and more about the films that aren’t.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Lindsay Clancy trial may be headed for a mistrial if jurors remain deadlocked in the Massachusetts mother’s murder trial.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of headed
Verb
  • Blockbuster trades for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and two-time defensive player of the year Myles Garrett preceded Donald's decision to dust off his cleats and pads.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The internationally recognized Israel, with the borders that preceded its 1967 conquests?
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of preceded
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  • The change in leadership comes less than two years after UCLA extended Jarmond’s contract through June 2029.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its graphics processing capabilities were repeatedly extended into new arenas, most consequentially AI computing.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of extended

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“Led.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/led. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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