head starts

plural of head start

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for head starts
Noun
  • The flirty blowhard with the goatee is a younger philosophy professor, Hank (Andrew Garfield), who signals their years of friendship (and maybe more) by propping his legs up against her on the couch.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His production, measured by EPA per start on pass plays and QB rushes, ranks second among 33 qualifying quarterbacks (minimum three starts) this season, per TruMedia.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Purdy played through that toe injury in the season opener, then after deferring to Jones the next two starts, Purdy aggravated that toe amid a three-turnover outing against the Jaguars.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Orenbuch also pointed to expanding net interest margins as another catalyst for the stock.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The margins within the conference have never seemed slimmer.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The developers also asked for various allowances related to the county’s building and zoning restrictions.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to the childbirth incentive, Booyoung Group is reportedly already trying to ease the financial burden on parents by helping out with college tuition for employees’ children, medical expenses for direct family members, and child allowances.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The early months of a season can be challenging for managers due to the seemingly endless international breaks, but the stop-start nature of the fixture list can have its advantages.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Sununu enters the race with several advantages.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Head starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20starts. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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