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
Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
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—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The singer will tour the U.S. through May before heading to Australia.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 20 June 2024
Samuel Leonard, the head deputy public defender overseeing juvenile cases in a number of L.A. County courthouses, said the department has yet to disclose the names of six of the officers involved in the Los Padrinos incident.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose–
—Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features.
—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
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It is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
The singer will tour the U.S. through May before heading to Australia.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Adjective
Williams was previously head coach for the Phoenix Suns, compiling a 194-115 record in four seasons in Arizona and leading the franchise to the 2020-21 NBA Finals, where the team lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 20 June 2024
Samuel Leonard, the head deputy public defender overseeing juvenile cases in a number of L.A. County courthouses, said the department has yet to disclose the names of six of the officers involved in the Los Padrinos incident.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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Meet the hiker bringing off-roading wheelchairs to L.A. More big stories Forensic testing links skull remains to Northern California woman missing since 1987.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Flying enemies zip around above, some hurling ghostly skulls at you, others wielding annoyingly long whips.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Martens would go on to join Y/Project in 2010 and take the creative helm of that brand in 2013, accruing a reputation for innovative cutting and an experimental approach to fashion.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 May 2025
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The camper shell, however, is custom-built with a wooden frame, foam insulation, and exterior wall panels.—
Adam Williams
May 14,
New Atlas,
14 May 2025
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Just glimpse their best-selling Jasper Collection that now has water-resistant outdoor upholstery, quick-dry foam cushions, and a teak base.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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Joshua Smellie, 34, of Hartford, has been arrested and is charged with first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury, first-degree reckless endangerment, and third-degree assault on an elderly person, according to the Hartford Police Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The cost is $65 per person in a group, or $85 per person for a private hike.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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President Donald Trump has highlighted fentanyl overdoses as a public health crisis and national emergency, and repeatedly criticized both Canada and Mexico for not doing enough to stop cross-border drug sales to American consumers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Zuckerberg accurately diagnoses our crisis of isolation.—
Kim Samuel,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Its main stem flows 2,350 miles from the headwaters at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, touching 10 states and spreading out into many more with its tributaries.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Tree roots and fungi guide rainwater down to the water tables and create the headwaters for the rivers.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Patricia was looking forward to her mother climbing to the top of the 750-foot Diamond Head, but her then-72-year-old mom felt daunted by the challenging ascent and opted to stay at the base.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Family Firms Lead, Still Family enterprises are quietly outpacing their public peers in gender diversity at the top.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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What's on Kourtney Kardashian Barker's mind right now?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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To my mind, the Caesars Palace Times Square proposal is the best option to ensure that sense of security and help the Crossroads of the World thrive.—
Duane Jackson,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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