Synonyms of heads
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as in skulls 
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as in helms
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as in foams
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as in guys
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as in crises
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as in headwaters
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as in tops
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as in minds
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as in bosses
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as in dams
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as in bathrooms
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as in users
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as in fans
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as in headings
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as in talents
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as in turns
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as in leads
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as in supervises
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as in goes
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as in aims
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as in commands
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as in decapitates
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as in skulls
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
I hit my head as I went through the low doorway
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as in helms
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 guys
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crises
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 headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in tops
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in minds
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 bosses
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 dams
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathrooms
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 users
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 fans
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 headings
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 talents
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in turns
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 leads
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 supervises
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in aims
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 commands
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in decapitates
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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Examples Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
Noun
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These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The receivers and tight ends don’t include any stars but go deep in terms of guys who can do damage.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That pandemic for many across the globe also triggered mental health crises.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Mental health crises are now increasingly discussed, which is great because that’s important to finding solutions.—
David Ko,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage can accommodate eight people.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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In most cases, these home layouts have distinct bedrooms and bathrooms off the main living area.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2025
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The stats are refusing to budge in its favor, as hundreds of millions of users vote with their PCs to stick to Windows 10.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Whether that means more realistic phishing expeditions or malware that has been AI-enhanced to evade detection, the results are not good for users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Grace Evelyn Reese Adkins devoted her considerable energy and talents as a teacher, writer, composer and minister to promoting Christian beliefs espoused by the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell Movement.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Cardinals defense, on the other hand, has kept Murray in games and leads the NFL with 121 splash plays since Week 13.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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During this time, the desire for physical warmth, emotional comfort and connection often leads people to seek intimate companionship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Rather, Bates plays a wealthy retired lawyer named Madeleine Kingston who goes undercover as a legal assistant at a large law firm, taking on the alias surname of Matlock because the show was one of her deceased daughter's favorites.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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