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
Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Diego Sanchez, operations department head for the Coast Guard's Station Atlantic City, was on a boat with four colleagues for hours Monday night looking for any signs of the missing swimmer.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That Spurs and West Ham are even in this situation heading into the final game of the season is demonstrative of the gross mismanagement both clubs have suffered from in recent times.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Matija Dragojević is the creator and writer along with co-head writer Bob Konrad.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Model Helena Christensen turned heads as did Club Kid heartthrob Diego Calva.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Diego Sanchez, operations department head for the Coast Guard's Station Atlantic City, was on a boat with four colleagues for hours Monday night looking for any signs of the missing swimmer.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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One was barreling down the sidewalk, heading straight for McCabe – topped with a wobbly 10-year-old boy who appeared to be making no attempt to slow down.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
That Spurs and West Ham are even in this situation heading into the final game of the season is demonstrative of the gross mismanagement both clubs have suffered from in recent times.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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The head ref failed to show up for my debut, so my career started as a co-head official with the other linesman.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Matija Dragojević is the creator and writer along with co-head writer Bob Konrad.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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But at least some of the Vesuvian victims probably died instantaneously from the intense heat of fast-moving lava flows, with temperatures high enough to boil brains and explode skulls.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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In that release, MCSO included photos of bones and skulls, presumably of deceased bison, and presumably taken on the Lay Valley property.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Though the Phillies are still relying on roster staples like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler, the team did cut ties with long-time manager Rob Thomson and promote bench coach Don Mattingly to take the helm.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the rare occasion Mando does take off his bucket-like helm, Pascal’s face is underneath.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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Try the Nutty and Nice (almost like a dessert) made with rye whiskey, cream sherry, coconut rum, Thai coffee, caramel, peanut punch foam, and some beautiful spices(can be made without peanuts)(can be made without peanuts).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Like the women’s version, the Men’s Rincon 4 is very lightweight and cushioned with springy foam that delivers a ton of rebound.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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There was an honesty crisis that happened about twenty years ago, though, when the internet came along.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The 2008 financial crisis was brutal and, most observers believe, largely preventable.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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From its headwaters high in the Oakland Hills throught the city's Fruitvale District to where the waters eventually empty into the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay, Sausal Creek is a historic treasure.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of scenic trails at Lake Bemidji State Park, fish in pristine waters, or wade through the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park (40 miles southwest).—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
7 May 2026
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Top and Shirt Sales Grabbing a pretty top or two during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is an easy way to refresh your summer wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Stags senior leftfielder Bryce Didrickson then opened the top of the 10th inning with a home run off of Johns Hopkins senior pitcher Ryan Anderson over the left-field fence to give his team a 15-14 lead.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, your minds and bodies are changing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Made from ultra-soft Italian leather, this pair is designed with comfort in mind.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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