Synonyms of in the lead

Adjective

1. ahead(predicate), in the lead, leading, up (vs. down)

usage: having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race"

Adverb

1. ahead, out front, in the lead

usage: leading or ahead in a competition; "the horse was three lengths ahead going into the home stretch"; "ahead by two pawns"; "our candidate is in the lead in the polls"; "way out front in the race"; "the advertising campaign put them out front in sales"