as in title
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
the recipe for turkey gumbo is under the heading "stews" rather than under "soups"
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as in turning
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 leading
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 supervising
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in going
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction
the road to riches headed north, thought many, as off they went to Alaska to try their luck at panning gold
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as in aiming
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 commanding
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in decapitating
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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Recent Examples of heading
PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
And also, stealing political signs falls under a different legal heading altogether and is punishable by up to a year in prison or a $2,500 fine.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
That is the heading over a statement from a noble organization, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
Fans who braved the chill celebrated by tossing snow in the air after every touchdown.
Led by superstar quarterback Josh Allen, Buffalo has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season and boasts a 9-2 record heading into Week 13.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Inside the advanced portion of the BIOS is the standard configuration with major headings across the top, including My Favorites (customizable by the user), Main, Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
And also, stealing political signs falls under a different legal heading altogether and is punishable by up to a year in prison or a $2,500 fine.
—Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2024
That is the heading over a statement from a noble organization, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
Fans who braved the chill celebrated by tossing snow in the air after every touchdown.
Led by superstar quarterback Josh Allen, Buffalo has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season and boasts a 9-2 record heading into Week 13.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heading
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The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The catalog for an exhibition of the same title at the Museum of Modern Art, which runs through January 11, 2025, contains some of Frank’s classic photographs—a portrait of Beat writer Jack Kerouac typing away at a typewriter, seemingly unaware of the camera, and New York City street scenes.Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her sister was jailed in 2018 for leading a women’s rights group and remains under a travel ban, unable to leave the country.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was pictured leading a Cabinet meeting with his Idlib governing team, rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa — also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani (above, right) — and several Assad holdovers, including outgoing Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brady, 47, shared a carousel of images of the teenager and his siblings with a heartfelt caption pointing out how dedicated and funny his son is.Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The caption noted that the public would be able to watch the service on ITV and ITVX Official on Christmas Eve. Middleton gave rare remarks about her health during the Together at Christmas event.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lawmaker requests include extending a form of humanitarian relief known as Temporary Protected Status and making more immigrants eligible for it, expediting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals and getting a resolution for individuals with pending asylum cases.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 14-9 Warriors are expected to be particularly aggressive in looking to add talent alongside 36-year-old superstar point guard Stephen Curry, with an eye towards extending the four-time champion's title window.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Starr also recently let some casting news slip.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Heading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heading. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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