Synonyms of heads
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as in skulls
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as in helms
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as in foams
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as in guys
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as in crises
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as in headwaters
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as in tops
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as in minds
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as in bosses
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as in dams
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as in bathrooms
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as in users
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as in fans
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as in headings
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as in talents
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as in turns
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as in leads
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as in supervises
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as in goes
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as in aims
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as in commands
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as in decapitates
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as in skulls
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
I hit my head as I went through the low doorway
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as in helms
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 guys
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crises
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 headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in tops
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in minds
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 bosses
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 dams
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathrooms
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 users
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 fans
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 headings
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 talents
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in turns
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 leads
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 supervises
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in aims
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 commands
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in decapitates
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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Recent Examples of heads
Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Every month, there has been some new directive or precedential case or mass firing that spins the heads of court staff and of lawyers on both sides.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Japan earned a corner and converted it into a brilliant goal off the heads of Koki Ogawa and Daichi Kamada.
—Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
The two butt heads and Woody knocks Buzz out of a window, turning the other toys against the vintage cowboy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The vibe in the stadium calmed after a collision between Australia’s Paul Okon-Engstler and the USA’s Freeman that resulted in both players tumbling to the grass holding their heads.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
After turning heads with $600 boots at her husband, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, swearing-in ceremony, Duwaji has once again captured the attention of the fashion-obsessed with a look inspired by the New York Knicks.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
These days, there are many companies that make cute sunglasses specifically to fit little heads, many of which have features like pinch-free designs, headbands and highly durable frames and lenses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in the governor’s race, a poll shows.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Phil and Tony butt heads over a litany of issues, but one of the big hangups between the two of them in the first half of season six revolves around one of Tony's top earners, Vito Spatafore, being outed as a gay man.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Now the series heads back to Carolina for Game 5 on Thursday night.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Shanahan, who heads Bia-Echo Foundation, was once married for about four years to Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Iran plays its first two games in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15, and Belgium six days later, then heads to Seattle to face Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The tour starts in Innsbruck and then heads to Stuben to begin the hike.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The series heads to Madison Square Garden, home of the hottest ticket on earth, on Monday night.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
Noun
The proposal, covering more than 160 commercial parcels and nearly $7 million in services over five years, heads to City Hall as residents demand clarity on who will benefit.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Every month, there has been some new directive or precedential case or mass firing that spins the heads of court staff and of lawyers on both sides.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
Japan earned a corner and converted it into a brilliant goal off the heads of Koki Ogawa and Daichi Kamada.
—Bryan Preston, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
The two butt heads and Woody knocks Buzz out of a window, turning the other toys against the vintage cowboy.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The vibe in the stadium calmed after a collision between Australia’s Paul Okon-Engstler and the USA’s Freeman that resulted in both players tumbling to the grass holding their heads.
—David Close, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
After turning heads with $600 boots at her husband, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, swearing-in ceremony, Duwaji has once again captured the attention of the fashion-obsessed with a look inspired by the New York Knicks.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
These days, there are many companies that make cute sunglasses specifically to fit little heads, many of which have features like pinch-free designs, headbands and highly durable frames and lenses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
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Police have not named the suspect, who appeared in other videos walking handcuffed down the street with Maple and Clutch, mascot heads back in place.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in the governor’s race, a poll shows.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Phil and Tony butt heads over a litany of issues, but one of the big hangups between the two of them in the first half of season six revolves around one of Tony's top earners, Vito Spatafore, being outed as a gay man.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Now the series heads back to Carolina for Game 5 on Thursday night.
—Mark Anderson, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
Shanahan, who heads Bia-Echo Foundation, was once married for about four years to Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Iran plays its first two games in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15, and Belgium six days later, then heads to Seattle to face Egypt on June 26.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
The tour starts in Innsbruck and then heads to Stuben to begin the hike.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The series heads to Madison Square Garden, home of the hottest ticket on earth, on Monday night.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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This ocean region is known to host numerous species of beaked whales, and fossil skulls of such whales have been discovered nearby, snagged by trawlers or long-line fishing vessels in deep-sea regions off Iberia, South Africa and the Kerguelen Islands.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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The largest eastern elk would have weighed up to a thousand pounds, and a stomp or kick from that powerful animal was fatal; the skulls of dogs and wolves would be crushed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This cleaner sprays on and foams up to lift and suspend clingy particulates.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The chain recently launched its first line of cold brew and cold foams in select Live Más Cafés on May 21.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Your memoir reframed Black Sabbath less as mythology and more as four working-class guys trying to survive life in Birmingham.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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Horrible things happen all the time, crises and catastrophes that defy language and imagination.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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So how does one put these two crises in alignment?—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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While the river’s headwaters are near Salem, most of the outfitters are located in Steelville.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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That compact was adopted in 1943 by Colorado, the headwaters of the Republican and several tributaries, and Nebraska and Kansas, the two down-river states.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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Creating a dynamic and an atmosphere where people feel comfortable speaking, saying what’s on their minds, is the most vital part of a writers’ room.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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No, the Belgians aren’t losing their minds.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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