death's-head

noun

Definition of death's-headnext
as in poll

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for death's-head
  1. poll
  2. skull
  3. pate
  4. head
  5. cranium
  6. crown
  7. noggin
  8. scalp
Noun
  • Compared to Gallup polls on the Americans' feelings at the end of other administrations, Biden's progress lags Donald Trump’s, Barack Obama’s and George W. Bush’s (his three immediate predecessors) significantly on national defense, immigration and taxes.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Statistics show that alcohol consumption is being increasingly viewed as unhealthy and a 2024 Gallup poll pointed at a majority of Americans thinking reducing alcohol intake is best for the average drinker.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of poll
Noun
  • The skull emoji, for example, evokes death and decay to many people.
    Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
  • For tension headaches, emphasize the temples, base of the skull, jaw muscles, and neck.6 3.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Guests can expect dishes like Croque Madame with ham, gruyere, egg and bechamel, country pate, and duck confit with radicchio, apples, pumpkin seeds, dates topped with a vinaigrette.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The menu includes dishes such as toast and tinned fish, pate de campagne with grainy mustard and cornichons, and Siberian caviar service with crème fraiche, chives, and potato chips.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of pate
Noun
  • There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
    Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
Noun
  • That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
  • This indicates that the bones were gathered over multiple generations—perhaps six to eight—before being placed in the heap at the possible rate, on average, of one cranium every decade or so.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of cranium
Noun
  • The Buckeyes beat Oregon to win the Rose Bowl and claim a split national title with the FWAA and UPI crowns while Auburn won the AP vote.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Anna Leigh Waters takes a triple crown in a repeat of last year's domination, but two new winners on the men's side limit Ben Johns to just one Tour finals title.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of crown
Noun
  • Today, brain rot reflects a worry that consuming the internet's endless waves of memes and video clips, especially on social media, might numb one's noggin.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
  • No more dragging the reindeer down from the attic, cursing as hooves knock you on the noggin, a new piece missing each year.
    Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of noggin
Noun
  • Hot or cold compresses, neck or scalp massages, and adjusting posture are among the many ways to relieve tension headaches and prevent attacks.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Although there isn't much research on it, this castor oil may help people with scalp psoriasis because of its conditioning properties.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of scalp
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