Along
Along adverb - Toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time.
In the lead and along are semantically related In some cases you can use "In the lead" instead an adverb "Along".
In the lead
In the lead adverb - Leading or ahead in a competition.
Along and in the lead are semantically related in in front or advance of topic. Sometimes you can use "Along" instead an adverb phrase "In the lead".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The film is notable for starring Jimmy Cliff in the lead role, who was the biggest reggae star before Bob Marley came along.
Source: Film / The Harder They Come -
Jennifer Lopez stars in the lead role, and Edward James Olmos stars along side her as Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla.
Source: Film / Selena - Along with another Lennon shoutout in the lead vocals, "send an instant karma to me/initial it with loving care."
Source: Shout Out / Music
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