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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Building these connections has to begin long before a fire starts, continue while the fire burns and endure long after the fire has ended.

— Matt Thompson, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Some leading clubs in Europe had been linked with the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, who has scored seven goals for the League of Ireland side this season, in 17 starts and 11 sub appearances.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Business owners can upload sales reports and ask AI to identify trends, explain declining margins or summarize financial performance.

— Don Markland, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
As ultra-high-margin electronics contracts scale, the mix shift naturally will pull operating margins above 31%, further improving the corporate earnings flywheel.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of margins

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The advantages the Phillies should have in the postseason — raucous home atmosphere, outstanding rotation — have not pushed them over the top.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Podded propulsion offers particular advantages in this environment.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

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