Synonyms of head
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as in skull 
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as in helm
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as in foam
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as in person
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as in crisis
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as in headwater
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as in top
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as in mind
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as in brain
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as in boss
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as in dam
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as in bathroom
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as in user
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as in lover
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as in heading
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as in talent
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as in to turn
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as in to lead
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as in to handle
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as in to go
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as in to aim
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as in to command
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as in to decapitate
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as in chief
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as in skull
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 helm
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 person
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crisis
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 headwater
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in top
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river
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as in brain
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 boss
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 dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathroom
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 user
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 lover
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 heading
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 talent
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in to turn
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 to lead
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 to handle
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in to aim
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 to command
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in to decapitate
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go
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Recent Examples of head
John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
But, before his fallout with global head of football Edu — and the erosion of his relationship with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis — Nuno’s intentions said much about his character.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
For more on the New York Jets and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Brown, 55, was most recently head coach of the Sacramento Kings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
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By 2023, Hron became head of AI and Thomson Reuters Labs, a decades-old research and development group whose work was dramatically changing as the generative AI boom was leading companies to rethink their approach on AI.
—John Kell, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
But, before his fallout with global head of football Edu — and the erosion of his relationship with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis — Nuno’s intentions said much about his character.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Participants include Berlin Film Festival director Tricia Tuttle; Toronto head Cameron Bailey; Golden Globes head Helen Hoehne; Artist International Group’s David Unger; and Abduljalil Al-Nasser of the Saudi Film Commission, who will discuss Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning movie industry.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
For more on the New York Jets and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pelan in the hospital wearing a head scarf and holding her son.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
Brown, 55, was most recently head coach of the Sacramento Kings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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The infant was taken to a hospital with multiple brain bleeds, skull and neck fractures, and other injuries, prosecutors said, according to the Columbus Dispatch.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both of the Yunxian skulls were deformed from millennia spent underground, but the second, known as Yunxian 2, was better preserved.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Cavanagh, 59, will take Comcast’s helm at a challenging moment in the traditional media sector.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sgarbossa arrived at the management helm of Balmain in May 2024 from Givenchy, having also worked at Gucci, Mango and Benetton earlier in his career.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Miami Iced coffees — iced espressos with cold foam, the beans roasted in Miami Gardens — lead the menu in flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk, Chocolate Chip Cookie Oat Milk, Banana Milk and Pink Vanilla Cold Foam.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Felt and foam can be short-lived and require frequent replacing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper that the university was reluctant to directly pay the federal government.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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His latest protest fits into his activism against war and follows previous arrests for disrupting Senate hearings over Gaza and domestic health crises.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In her usual soft-spoken British accent, she was known for balancing the grim realities of the climate crisis with a sincere message of hope for the future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mine would restrict access to its tribal members, on top of creating heightened risks of mine runoff entering into the headwaters and decreasing dwindling fish populations, according to the lawsuit.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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It could be said that more people have stood atop the headwaters of the Flint River than that of any other one on earth.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Remove parchment circle from top of pie.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Store in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container, and label and date before freezing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Your mind tells you one thing while your intuition says another.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Golf talk was top of mind as guests shared their photos from the tournament and made plans to hit the West Side driving course early the next morning, before catching a helicopter out to the final.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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