headers

plural of header
as in titles
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 why does each column have a header except the last one?

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Recent Examples of headers In qualifying, the two-time runners-up (as Czechoslovakia, in 1934 and 1962) scored more set-piece goals — seven of them headers — than any other European team. David Hickey, NBC news, 11 June 2026 Itten twice came close with headers that sailed just over the bar, but Australia survived. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Whether from set pieces or open play, its accurate delivery pairs effectively with high-level headers of the ball. Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 7 June 2026 The engine, which was refreshed in the 1980s, was also fitted with new headers. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026 Attacking teams have weaponised blocking to target specific zonal markers and facilitate runs for their best headers of the ball. Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026 And after carrying some double-headers in recent weeks, NBC curiously opted to air only single games on Monday and Tuesday this week (the series openers of Knicks-76ers and Lakers-OKC), and stuck its two other playoff games those nights on Peacock. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 Physical connectors, like USB headers, are also strong enough for general use, even with reduced solder and pin material. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao scored with headers for Como. ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headers
Noun
  • Siobhan/Grant’s song titles can only use single-syllable words, and Lily/Raph’s song titles have to be commands.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
  • Under the agreement, Showbox will initially co-produce microdramas based on ReelShort’s existing intellectual properties, with the collaboration set to expand into original titles developed by Showbox.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • He is credited with shaking up modern photography with narrative forms often told like a comic strip, supplemented with his own, often poetic, handwritten captions and titles.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
  • The captions assert his dominance.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The Ocean Exploration Trust maintains a livestream of the expedition, including the depths and headings of the ROV Little Hercules and ROV (Towsled) Atalanta.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Google’s Search Central guidance and WCAG principles both emphasize making content easy to crawl and understand, using clear headings, logical site structures, descriptive alt text and meaningful link text.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One episode per week keeps your show in the headlines.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Storms aren't the only thing on our list of weather headlines.
    Alyssa Andrews, CBS News, 14 June 2026

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“Headers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headers. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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