head starts

Definition of head startsnext
plural of head start

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for head starts
Noun
  • In another, Biel and Zaya were all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one of her legs up.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.
    Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That’s another example of this team’s inability to win on the margins.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The Panthers’ most recent four wins have all been extremely close, with margins of 3, 3, 7 and 3 points.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Ten-year-olds are saving their allowances for $70 moisturizers and $90 serums, mimicking influencer routines meant for adults.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Specifically, the temporary pandemic-era allowances that have been repeatedly renewed to enable payments, could no longer be reauthorized.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Head starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head%20starts. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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