heading off

present participle of head off

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of heading off However, becoming an expat is not always as simple as packing up your bags and heading off to wherever calls your name. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 The broadcasting deals were revealed in exclusivity to Variety on Monday by global distributor Federation International, as 150 world buyers were heading off to this week’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, the world’s largest dedicated market for French audiovisual content. Annika Pham, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 The gig was the band’s final show before heading off to the studio to record their next studio album, which will be their first LP without Brent Hinds. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heading off
Verb
  • Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two sides reached terms on a renewal after a short-term extension to their previous pact, averting a blackout of Fox News and other nets on YouTube TV.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Heading off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heading%20off. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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