HEAD START Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

head start

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as in start

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Recent Examples of head start Samsung and Google may appear to have a head start over Apple, but the later release date offers Apple some significant advantages. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Instead, they are supposed to give children an early head start on saving for their retirement. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 Still, the company faces stiff competition establishing itself as an AI leader after giving domestic smartphone makers a head start on embedding AI into their devices. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Besides that head start over building a whole new concept from scratch, Blue Origin also has a functioning crane at its disposal. — Chris Young july 12, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for head start

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Noun

Setting the tone for that win was Mahle, who turned in one of his best starts of the year by allowing no runs over six-plus innings.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest splash this offseason was signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker at the very start of free agency.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of start

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If the Rays were to explore relocation – or if MLB opens up a round of expansion talks in the coming years – the Dreamers want to be ready and believe a commitment of TDT funds could give them a leg up on other cities.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
On slide four of her carousel, Pink included a cute photo of Jameson posing with his arms and one of his legs up.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of leg up

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The move targeted the lucrative family car market; the segment, which represents some of the highest margins in car sales, boomed after the pandemic and the trend continues.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Beutner said the bill attempts to rewrite Proposition 28, which voters approved by a nearly two-thirds margin in 2022.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of margin

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For eclipse chasers hoping to witness the dramatic moments of totality, location will therefore be everything, with high ground, coastal viewpoints and elevated landscapes likely the best options.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Three of six new sirens installed in Kerr County were used to warn people to seek high ground, said Tara Bushnoe, manager of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of high ground

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Beyond his salary, the nonprofit also covered Lateef’s housing allowance and membership dues at private organizations like the Economic Club of Chicago.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
That's the opposite of an allowance build, which means money set aside to cover potential future losses.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of allowance

Noun

The makeover won’t exclusively fall to rookies — defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, safety Alohi Gilman and second-year player Nohl Williams have inside track to prominent roles.

— Sam McDowell July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Both quarterbacks are accurate and mobile, but unless Jones shines Saturday, Philo will enter the offseason with an inside track.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

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