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 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
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Head to head vs @HLundqvist like the good old days!
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 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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Charlotte, North Carolina weather forecast A mix of winter weather is heading into the Charlotte area Friday morning, with snow, sleet, and ice all expected through Friday evening, the NWS said.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Head to head vs @HLundqvist like the good old days!
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 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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The skull emoji, for example, evokes death and decay to many people.Aarushi Bhandari, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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For tension headaches, emphasize the temples, base of the skull, jaw muscles, and neck.6 3.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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The new year marks new beginnings for many, especially at The Estée Lauder Cos., which will have a new chief executive officer at its helm for the first time since 2009.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
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This multifaceted superfood oil helms from Chile, and is packaged in a beautiful recyclable tin with artwork that reflects its origins.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Forever chemicals have been widely used for decades in firefighting foam and to make products such as nonstick cookware, stain-repellent carpets, waterproof jackets and fast-food wrappers that repel oil and grease.Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s still designed for safety with multi-density foam lining the inside.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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On June 1, 2022, one day after Kansas City police opened their missing person investigation, police officers went out to check a home in the 3300 block of Bridge Manor Drive, a location Abbi Schaeffer’s family provided to investigators.Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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There is a $10 per person fee paid to the instructor.Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Across the last two decades, America has been experiencing a notable maternal health crisis.Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In addition to defending these policies, Newsom is prioritizing urgent action on the state's ongoing wildfire crisis.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Helping headwaters:Conservation agreement will protect Upper Verde River, grasslands and a historic ranch Thanks for reading and for subscribing to AZ Climate, the Arizona Republic's weekly environment newsletter.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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What happens upriver in the Upper Klamath Lake, which is considered the headwaters of the Klamath, all the way down to the Pacific Ocean, everything effects everything else.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with Elle, Taylor shared her go-to dinner party recipes, and Nigella Lawson's Mughlai Chicken was at the top of her list.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Refrigerator More than likely, no one had time during the holidays to clean and sanitize the inside and outside of the fridge, especially if holiday fun and hosting were at the top of the agenda.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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When discussing drivers of stock performance, many factors come to mind—market conditions, financial performance and strategic communications, among others.Louis Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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