HEADING OFF Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

heading off

verb

Definition of heading off next

present participle of head off

as in preventing

to keep from happening by taking action in advance if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster

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Recent Examples of heading off As for what is next, Chilimigras is planning to take the universal bar exam in the summer before heading off to attend Northwestern University in Chicago to get an advanced tax law degree, according to WWLTV. —

Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Zoey Smith is a senior preparing to graduate from the Science Leadership Academy at Beeber before heading off to Howard University. —

Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Before heading off to shower and change for the Barranquilla show, Balvin assessed his expectations for his beloved Colombian football team at the World Cup. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 9 May 2026 Before heading off to shower and change for the Barranquilla show, Balvin assessed his expectations for his beloved Colombian football team at the World Cup. —

Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 The Twins will have Monday off before heading off on a six-game road trip that will take them to Washington and Cleveland. —

Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026 The moody space feels well-suited for a nightcap before heading off to bed. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Betts, Rice, Jaquez and Leger-Walker are heading off to begin their professional basketball careers with the WNBA draft that is scheduled to be held on April 13. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026 Both of the Kelce brothers went to Cincinnati before heading off to their respective NFL careers. —

Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026

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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Having a variety of plant foods in your diet supports gut microbe diversity, which in turn helps with immune function, nutrient absorption, brain health, mental health, and preventing chronic disease.

— Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026