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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
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Recent Examples of header
Washington’s Lucia Di Guglielmo and Tara Rudd collided on a header late in the first half, forcing a delay while they were treated.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hannah Boelscher was in position for a textbook header right at the goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Poland equalised 15 minutes later after meek defending and weak goalkeeping allowed Nicola Zalewski to curl a shot into the far corner, before centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke’s near-post header on the stroke of half-time restored Sweden’s advantage.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hannah Boelscher was in position for a textbook header right at the goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Poland equalised 15 minutes later after meek defending and weak goalkeeping allowed Nicola Zalewski to curl a shot into the far corner, before centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke’s near-post header on the stroke of half-time restored Sweden’s advantage.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for header
Noun
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The title refers to the Quechua language that dates to the ancient Inca empire and is still spoken by millions of people in the Andes region of Peru.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Adding to the joke is the caption accompanying the video, which points out the irony of the situation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Presented with open audio description and open captions.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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While Fortner could be upstaged by Samac or a draft pick, the veteran is in position to be a starter heading into the offseason program.—
Mike Kaye
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Savaiinaea’s still projected as a starter heading into 2026 unless the Dolphins find a replacement in this upcoming draft.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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His comeback concert follows years of headline-grabbing controversies, mental health struggles, and his public apology in a Wall Street Journal ad this past January for his antisemitic remarks.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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This presidential pooch was far from the first executive animal to make headlines, though.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Header.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/header. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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