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 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
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Without a president, House speaker or Senate majority leader in their leadership ranks, the chair will be a critical face of the Democratic Party, serving as its chief messenger for at least the next two years heading into the 2026 mid-term election.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Before departing, the team spotted a woman dressed in a head scarf being led to an ambulance containing three bodies wrapped in sheets, one of them child-sized.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 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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Recommended for European travelers and colonists heading to the East in the late 1800s, quinine was initially added to various alcoholic beverages to mask its bitterness.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Without a president, House speaker or Senate majority leader in their leadership ranks, the chair will be a critical face of the Democratic Party, serving as its chief messenger for at least the next two years heading into the 2026 mid-term election.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
Before departing, the team spotted a woman dressed in a head scarf being led to an ambulance containing three bodies wrapped in sheets, one of them child-sized.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2024
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In April 2011, Mack’s skull, hands, and right foot were discovered east of Gilgo Beach in Suffolk County, less than 1.5 miles east of where the remains of Jessica Taylor – who Heuermann is also accused of killing – were found, according to court documents.Sabrina Souza, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Swelling presses the soft brain tissue against the hard, inflexible skull, causing further damage.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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The legal push, orchestrated by renowned attorney Jeffrey Kessler, seeks to challenge what is perceived as monopolistic practices by NASCAR, under Jim France's helm.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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She’s been critical of several of Trump’s proposed Cabinet leaders, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the possible helm of the Health and Human Services Department.Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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The menu features oysters with Champagne foam, shiso and uni vinegar mignonette, lobster maki with brown butter and aioli, chef's nigiri selection and honey castella cake with seasonal berries.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Their protective clothing and firefighting foams — essential for their survival — harbor per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), hazardous compounds that pose devastating health risks.Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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On an earlier, mid-week night at the Forum, Charli showed up in person for a proper duet of the collaborative track, but Saturday’s show didn’t suffer for the lack of guest starpower: Eilish has enough brattiness for a whole Forum on her own.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those who remain unfamiliar, Extraordinary is set in an alternate-universe London where every person spontaneously develops a superpower at around the age of 18.Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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What could be more low stakes than tan, Orange County teens dating, shopping, and gossiping in the fat years before the subprime-mortgage crisis?Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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The long-lasting crisis revealed numerous gaps in a workforce under immense strain.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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The French Broad River is one of a few dozen rivers in the U.S. that flow north, from its headwaters near Rosman, North Carolina, through the Appalachian range and into Tennessee.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Milwaukee River basin spans more than 880 square miles across southeastern Wisconsin, from the river's headwaters in Fond du Lac County to its outlet into Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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There’s a rousing musical sequence where the Take That lads rampage through the West End and, at the song’s peak, Williams leaps from the top of a double-decker red bus.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pour the butter over the tenderloin to coat it, making sure the thyme sprigs and onion slices are not on top.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even taking a brief walk can rejuvenate your mind and body.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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