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 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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
His advancing to a runoff against Fuller turns heads as his chances of flipping a solid Republican seat have another chance.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bobo was reportedly out with friends for First Fridays in downtown Oakland, then headed to the bar afterwards.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Schneider, a former Saturday Night Live co-head writer, is currently at HBO, serving as co-executive producer on the new Tim Robinson comedy series The Chair Company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
His advancing to a runoff against Fuller turns heads as his chances of flipping a solid Republican seat have another chance.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
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And even with Detroit missing All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson, the night still looked like it was headed toward another long one for Brooklyn.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Bobo was reportedly out with friends for First Fridays in downtown Oakland, then headed to the bar afterwards.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Bowen and ex-head coach Graham Potter, who was sacked in September, consoled the playmaker.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Schneider, a former Saturday Night Live co-head writer, is currently at HBO, serving as co-executive producer on the new Tim Robinson comedy series The Chair Company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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Multiple surgeries have tried to repair bones in her inner ear and her skull.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The man who had been shot in the head appeared to be in his 30s and was losing blood profusely, his skull shattered.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Abel, who took over the helm at the start of 2026, purchased roughly $15 million worth of the company's stock, while committing to use all of his after-tax salary to buy shares every year.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eric Wiseman, lead independent director on Cigna’s board, said Evanko will take over the helm of a company that has seen tremendous transformation and growth during Cordani’s tenure as CEO.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Elevate Insulation Don’t allow foam board insulation to contact the ground because termites can tunnel through it into a structure.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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And ideally, something to separate their body from the ground, like a blue foam pad or Therm-a-Rest Z-lite.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Can America’s mom also be a three-dimensional person who makes her own mistakes?—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Police released an image captured from a surveillance video showing a person wearing dark clothes and a backpack, with their face covered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce released a comprehensive binational report Wednesday outlining a five-pillar strategy to address the Tijuana River contamination crisis, a problem that has plagued South San Diego County communities for decades.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The conflict, which has raged on despite a truce brokered by the United States and Qatar, has sparked a huge humanitarian crisis, with at least 7 million people displaced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Upper Basin States—Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—contain headwater tributaries and receive much of their water resources through snowmelt and runoff that drain above Lee’s Ferry.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Low snowpack in the Colorado River headwaters threatens the hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, where water levels continue to drop.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The upholstered headboard extends to one side and becomes a seat, with a marble-top tulip end table for dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Feeling unwell and still adjusting to the weekly grind of the ATP Tour, the Irvine native exited in the first round and quickly scratched it from his mind.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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While helping a small business deploy AI tools or securing land for a data center facility might not make for a thrilling Shark Tank pitch, in O’Leary’s mind, both opportunities could make some 25-year-olds very rich.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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