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Taking the lead

Synonyms for "taking the lead" (55 found)

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Informal (6)

Adj, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Adj, verb, slang(1 words)

General use (49)

Name, noun, verb(4 words)

order guide pioneer skipper

Adj, name, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun, verb(15 words)

control command conduct manage maneuver engineer captain carry on dictate govern mastermind precede quarterback spearhead lead off

Adj, adv, verb(1 words)

Verb(22 words)

assume seize regulate prevail manipulate prescribe take over invent outstrip bestride usurp lead on head up preponderate arrogate take charge lay down the law break the ice lead by the nose lead the way

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break ground forge ahead

Adj, name, noun, prep, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb(2 words)

initiate dominate

Adj, verb(2 words)

originate predominate

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