Antonyms for the phrase "leading up to" refer to situations where there is no progression or build-up towards an event, decision, or outcome. Antonyms of this phrase include phrases such as "out of the blue," "abruptly," or "suddenly." Other words that convey the opposite of "leading up to" may include "coincidentally," "unexpectedly," and "unrelatedly." These words indicate a lack of connection, preparation, or anticipation of an event. While phrases that are antonymous to "leading up to" may indicate a lack of planning or preparation, it is important to note that this type of language can also be used when describing events that are chaotic or unexpected.

What are the antonyms for Leading up to?

• v.

  • get at
  • lose
  ,
  • miss
  ,
  • pass
  .
  • preface
  • cease
  ,
  • complete
  ,
  • conclude
  ,
  • end
  ,
  • finish
  ,
  • follow
  ,
  • stop
  .

Famous quotes with Leading up to

• We've had some fairly intensive discussions leading up to these meetings between NATO and Russia, preparing for them, and it's going to be a very important six months for NATO.

  Warren Christopher
• I met Kevin when I was 19, at a Second City workshop. We were paired up together in the first class I went to. By the end of the class we formed our improv group, and over the next three years we performed leading up to the formation of The Kids in the Hall.

  Dave Foley
• This president has been reluctant to hold anybody accountable. No one was held accountable after September the 11th. Nobody's been held accountable after the clear flaws in intelligence leading up to the war in Iraq.

  Bob Graham
• First there was the New Hampshire primary, and we had nearly a year leading up to it. And now, look! Three primaries in one weekend! How many of these things are they going to have?

  Ed Helms
• I remember that during the period leading up to independence in Angola in 1975, I was the only correspondent there at all for three months.

  Ryszard Kapuscinski

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