Synonyms of head
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as in skull
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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 to decapitate
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as in chief
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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
Mike Kaye
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The wellness entrepreneur and TV personality, who shares seven children with husband Alec Baldwin, revealed that her son, Leo, suffered a head injury in an Instagram post Monday, March 30.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
The error went unnoticed until Fortune had exited the octagon and headed toward the tunnel.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Ren Clayton, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
McNearney is the co-head writer and executive producer of the late night show (and is married to Kimmel).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.
—Mike Kaye
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The wellness entrepreneur and TV personality, who shares seven children with husband Alec Baldwin, revealed that her son, Leo, suffered a head injury in an Instagram post Monday, March 30.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Books have always been valuable assets in Hollywood, said Rich Green, who heads book-to-film/TV development at management and production firm the Gotham Group.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
The error went unnoticed until Fortune had exited the octagon and headed toward the tunnel.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Three members of the Pohl family play for the team, and their parents, Krissy Wendell Pohl and dad John Pohl, are co-head coaches and work at the school.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
McNearney is the co-head writer and executive producer of the late night show (and is married to Kimmel).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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One rabid mongoose bite later, and Ben is a skull-crushing, face-ripping menace terrorizing Lucy and her friends.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mendoza will mark the best moment of his life by hugging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and throwing on the New Era 2026 NFL Draft On Stage Pre-Curved 9FIFTY Snapback Hat in Black and Silver, with a pile of skulls printed on the inside, as seen here.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Prior to his job at the Huskers’ helm, the former NBA star was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Iowa State.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Trump selected Mullin after removing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem from the agency's helm.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Snow Secure uses foam mats and a geotextile covering as part of its snow-preservation system.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Once dry, there’s no crunch or residue—the weightless foam gives hair instant texture and body, adding bounce and lift to each strand.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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South Korea still plans to phase out use of coal, but the recent moves could outlast the crisis, Kim said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The carrier recently parked 20 aircraft in Teruel Airport in Spain, a site typically used for long-term storage in crisis periods like the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
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The report’s map showed the browns and yellows of persisting and developing drought across the entire Upper Colorado River Basin except in the Green River headwaters of Wyoming.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The area includes headwaters for the South Platte River, a source of drinking and agricultural irrigation water.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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After Allegiance pushed across two runs in the top of the sixth, Grace Prep used singles by Liam Jaime and Buchanan with three walks that produced three runs and the game was called.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Read on for the top 10 in descending order.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trust in the power of the mind.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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