head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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Mirrors are a great way to add a focal point to your entryway while also serving a functional purpose—taking one last look before heading out for the day. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16. Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Then the players are seen quickly getting off the ice and benches, and heading out amid the shooting chaos. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026 Solorzano advises all residents who wait to cast a ballot until March 3 to check the county’s interactive map to confirm their polling location before heading out to vote. Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 The company then polled its state offices before heading out to each community to talk with locals and get a real feel for each. Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 The best way to head out is by booking the hotel’s Pup-arazzi Adventure. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Make sure to check with your local stores before heading out to shop. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, 146 robotic exploration missions have gone to the Moon and another 154 have gone far beyond, with five missions heading out to interstellar space, never to return. New Atlas, 15 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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