Synonyms of head
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as in helm
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as in foam
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as in person
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as in crisis
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as in headwater
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as in top
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as in mind
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as in brain
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as in boss
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as in dam
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as in bathroom
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as in user
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as in lover
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as in heading
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as in talent
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as in to turn
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as in to lead
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as in to handle
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as in to go
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as in to aim
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as in to command
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
every year a different parent is placed at the head of the troop's cookie drive
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as in person
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
when the disagreement between the two departments came to a head, the CEO called both managers in for a closed-door meeting
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as in headwater
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in top
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river
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as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
challenged us to put our heads together and find a solution to the skyrocketing costs of the company's health insurance plans
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as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
as head of the planning committee, he had the responsibility of appointing someone to look into the parking situation
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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
give me a chance to visit the head, and I'll be all set to go
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
a shop near campus where all the heads used to get their paraphernalia
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
she's a total tech head who adores home electronics and computers
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as in heading
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
rechecked to make sure that all the heads were in boldface
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in to turn
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
she'll be heading out east in the fall to attend college
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as in to lead
to be at the front of
heading the procession at the dog show was a miniature poodle, followed by dogs seemingly of every breed
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as in to handle
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
after a long day at the beach, we headed the car toward home
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as in to command
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in to decapitate
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go
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Recent Examples of head
Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features.
—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Load up your picnic basket, then head for the access trail across the street.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Mayowa, the shy one, had a head scarf holding back all but a few of his dreadlocks.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose–
—Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features.
—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
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Ride heard about the disaster while on a commercial flight headed back to California from Atlanta, having visited O’ Shaughnessy.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Load up your picnic basket, then head for the access trail across the street.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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From 1979 to 1983, Mr. Henderson was head baseball coach at what is now Baltimore City Community College, and in 1984, was named head baseball coach at CCBC Essex, where his teams made 21 playoff appearances.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Mayowa, the shy one, had a head scarf holding back all but a few of his dreadlocks.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where for a week he was treated for four broken ribs, a fractured skull, concussion and ruptured spleen.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mark’s hands try to pry open the back of his head, his eyes peering out from his skull.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Neil Jacobs, the former acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to take the agency's helm once again.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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It's been more of the same for the New York Jets no matter who is at the coaching helm, taking snaps under center or making calls up above, but new hire Aaron Glenn has instilled optimism around the organization in his first week.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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That would reduce the expense, cleanup, collateral damage and environmental impact of using water or firefighting foam.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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These include foams with a gel or breathable design.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics have said that over time, renewal of status becomes automatic, regardless of what’s happening in the person’s home country.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each person’s case is unique, Christian said, and everyone impacted should seek specific legal advice from a trusted source like those listed below.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The case raises concerns about whether officers receive sufficient instruction on identifying and responding to medical crises.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Bird flu:Is chicken meat next for shortages and soaring prices with egg crisis?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Through a series of 31 interactive exhibits, visitors journey down the Fraser River to the headwaters of the Upper Colorado River Basin, where water is diverted across the Continental Divide into metro Denver.—
Gigi Ragland,
The Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2025
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Instead of reducing releases from the big reservoirs that the Lower Basin uses, the Upper Basin has to cut back according to what’s flowing down headwater streams.—
Brandon Loomis,
The Arizona Republic,
6 Dec. 2024
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After Mount Cristo Rey, a mountain with a 29-foot limestone carving of Christ at the top, the hill appears to be the highest point, often serving as a lookout point for both law enforcement and smugglers of humans and contraband.—
Reyes Mata III,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Voltaggio’s presence at the top could be seen as a means of shielding ad-sales staffers from Zaslav’s pressure.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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