as in head-to-head
in direct confrontation or competition
the underdog team met its more talented opponent head-on and won the hockey game through sheer grit
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Recent Examples of head-on
Unlike modern crocodiles, which lie in wait to grab and drown their pray, this beast possessed the kind of build and the dentition for tackling animals head-on and tearing through hide and flesh.
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New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
For Wolves, the situation with Strand Larsen is far from straightforward and is one where financial sense and sporting reality meet head-on.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But, once again, the challenge is something this group takes head-on, and Rice knows the main factor in making sure this operation runs smoothly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The vehicles collided head-on at the intersection, officers said.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
For Wolves, the situation with Strand Larsen is far from straightforward and is one where financial sense and sporting reality meet head-on.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But, once again, the challenge is something this group takes head-on, and Rice knows the main factor in making sure this operation runs smoothly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The vehicles collided head-on at the intersection, officers said.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head-on
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In a head-to-head with Cuomo, Mamdani still leads with 42 percent compared to 31 percent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The biggest movers in the poll were Florida State and Alabama after the Seminoles’ 31-17 victory in their head-to-head matchup.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter took it as a hostile act and approached Prescott, meeting face-to-face with him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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And that's a good thing, because the alternative is a face-to-face confrontation.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Head-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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