HEAD STARTS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

head starts

noun

plural of head start

as in legs up

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Rachel Yve, who posted a 20-minute somatic sleep support session on InsightTimer, blends somatic exercises, breathwork and progressive muscle relaxation, including legs up the wall.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 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 legs up

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The 2016 Cubs, along with the Toronto Blue Jays that year, are the last to have five pitchers each make at least 29 starts during a regular season.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Both teams got off to sluggish starts with the Nets taking a 12-10 lead on Randle's 3-pointer with less than five minutes left in the first quarter.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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Matsui had previously won reelection by wide margins, including taking nearly 67% of the vote in 2024.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Headwinds As Chinese exports have been fueled by the AI trade, any sign of a slowdown in the global AI buildout risks denting the momentum and squeezing Chinese exporters' margins.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of margins

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Under the bill, once a court ruling is final, the money could be deducted from family allowances and housing aid.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
In France, unions are asking for fatter government pensions and paychecks, along with increases in housing assistance, family allowances and a minimum-income benefit.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of allowances

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But starting a second business after successfully exiting another comes with advantages, says Ellsworth.

— Megan Sauer, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Their properties offer advantages in applications that require efficient switching, high power density, or high-voltage operation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

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