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
Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
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—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
The move indicated Rafael Devers could be headed for a position change, but Devers took a hard stance on playing third base when speaking to reporters at the start of spring training.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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
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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
Verb
Stocks were heading for a higher open after yesterday’s up-and-down trading saw the S & P 500 and Nasdaq close slightly higher and break their four-session losing streaks.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
The move indicated Rafael Devers could be headed for a position change, but Devers took a hard stance on playing third base when speaking to reporters at the start of spring training.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Samuel Leonard, the head deputy public defender overseeing juvenile cases in a number of L.A. County courthouses, said the department has yet to disclose the names of six of the officers involved in the Los Padrinos incident.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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However, the thick bones of this particular man’s skull and spine likely protected his brain from completely burning, the researchers say.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ear movement is controlled by the auricular muscles—three muscles that connect the outer ear (or ‘auricle’) to the skull and scalp.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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At last count, four separate groups had launched, with a long list of civic leaders at their helms.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Amin died in 2019 but passed Capitol Bowl’s ownership down to his son Ron, and Ball remains at the kitchen’s helm.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the wide, stable platform and bouncy, just-soft-enough foam gently propelled me forward.—
Lauren Wingenroth,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Sponge Rubber Products factory in Shelton made foam mattresses, pillows, rug backings and automotive gaskets.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Spectacle is one way to get people to show up in person and perhaps patronize other businesses too.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Like anyone's high school class photograph, the 97th Oscar Nominees Official Photo is a blast to look at up close (and even wilder to experience in person).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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As the government scrambles, President Evelyn Mitchell (Angela Bassett) enlists former President George Mullen (Robert De Niro) to lead a crisis response team dubbed the Zero Day Commission.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thick paperwork still in my hand, the rape crisis counselor’s new underwear still on my body, a hospital band on my wrist.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of three days, more than 30 inches of rain had fallen in Busick, 7 miles away near the South Toe’s headwaters.—
USA TODAY Graphics team,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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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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Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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By 1984, Atari had clearly won the hearts and minds of gamers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Retaining top talent is crucial for preventing Europe’s brightest minds from migrating to regions like Silicon Valley or Beijing.—
Christina Mendel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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