head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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As a group of us was leaving one party and heading out to the next party, a policeman pulled us over to see who was in the car and then sent us on our way. Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 Instead, quietly locate the host, thank them sincerely, say your goodbyes, and head out. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026 Stop by the practice sessions While nothing beats the thrills of watching the high-stakes action on the actual courts, Sharapova advises fans to head out to practice courts. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Wanting to see their father’s career origin story, the family piled into a couple of cars and headed out. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Be sure to check for any trail updates before heading out to hike in Tecolote Canyon. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Ballots are collected Teams of two head out to vote centers and drop boxes to collect ballots, with a lengthy checklist to ensure they are collected securely and with confidence. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 So Wyck puts Tom and Richard on his boat and heads out to a very specific distance from the island, marked by buoys. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 27 May 2026 The 20-year-old is currently around Spurs’ first-team squad, covering for long-term injury absentee Radu Dragusin, but will likely head out on loan before long. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of head out was in 1842

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“Head out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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