Synonyms of head
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as in skull 
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as in helm
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as in foam
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as in person
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as in crisis
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as in headwater
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as in top
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as in mind
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as in brain
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as in boss
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as in dam
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as in bathroom
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as in user
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as in lover
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as in heading
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as in talent
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as in to turn
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as in to lead
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as in to handle
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as in to go
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as in to aim
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as in to command
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as in to decapitate
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as in chief
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
every year a different parent is placed at the head of the troop's cookie drive
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as in person
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
when the disagreement between the two departments came to a head, the CEO called both managers in for a closed-door meeting
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as in headwater
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in top
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river
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as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
challenged us to put our heads together and find a solution to the skyrocketing costs of the company's health insurance plans
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as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
as head of the planning committee, he had the responsibility of appointing someone to look into the parking situation
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as in dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
give me a chance to visit the head, and I'll be all set to go
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
a shop near campus where all the heads used to get their paraphernalia
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as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
she's a total tech head who adores home electronics and computers
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as in heading
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
rechecked to make sure that all the heads were in boldface
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as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in to turn
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
she'll be heading out east in the fall to attend college
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as in to lead
to be at the front of
heading the procession at the dog show was a miniature poodle, followed by dogs seemingly of every breed
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as in to handle
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
after a long day at the beach, we headed the car toward home
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as in to command
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in to decapitate
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go
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Recent Examples of head
Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
—David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Stark says fans shouldn't expect Buck to head back into the dating world again this season.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Credit the script by former SNL co-head writer and The Other Two co-creator Sarah Schneider, who deploys flashbacks to perfect use and delivers an absolute wallop of an ending.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
—Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
—David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
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Primate and Greenland 2 were forecast to make $8M-$10M heading into this weekend.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Stark says fans shouldn't expect Buck to head back into the dating world again this season.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Schneider, a former Saturday Night Live co-head writer, is currently at HBO, serving as co-executive producer on the new Tim Robinson comedy series The Chair Company.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Credit the script by former SNL co-head writer and The Other Two co-creator Sarah Schneider, who deploys flashbacks to perfect use and delivers an absolute wallop of an ending.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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Epperson was transported to a hospital, where he was admitted into intensive care with a brain bleed, skull fracture and jaw fracture, according to a GoFundMe created to cover his medical bills.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The deeper injury, the one inside my skull, went unnoticed.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The short, but so far rather sweet, voyage of the Chelsea Under-21 boss at the first-team helm will feature one last stop just across the Thames against west London rivals Fulham.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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Install foam gaskets on electrical switches and outlets.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the Shower Power homeless shelter was adding spray foam insulation and ceiling heaters, keeping it closed until Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The bill would also require businesses that sell delivery goods, such as grocery delivery providers or DoorDash, to list a comparison of the delivery price versus the regular price if the goods were to be bought in-person at the store.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Why Cyber Resilience Must Be Built In True cyber resilience is not about reacting better after a crisis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Han, who was appointed by Yoon, served as one of the three caretaker leaders during the martial law crisis that led to Yoon's impeachment and eventually his removal from office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Record-low snowpack in the Colorado River headwaters in central and northern Colorado suggests nature is unlikely to give negotiators breathing room.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Because of the mine’s location — at the headwaters of the BWCA — any potential pollution or acid mine drainage would likely flow into the wilderness area, Voyageurs National Park, and Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the top, very little stays hidden.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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JPMorgan downgraded Southern Copper to sell from hold, calling the top in the stock relative to the price of copper.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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This helps to ensure that my mind is not only experiencing the music but also aiding and calming my thinking processes at the same time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But as the global spotlight turns back on the city, those recent events are brought to others’ minds, said Jacqueline deVries, chair of the history department at Augsburg University in Minneapolis.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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