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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Trump and other heads of government from G7 nations are expected to arrive on Monday in Évian-les-Bains, France, for this year's summit.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Courtesy of Bryan Reisberg Each week in New York City, Bryan Reisberg and his companion turn a lot of heads – since his companion is a shelter dog in a backpack.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The event comes as Atlanta heads into its first prolonged stretch of 90-degree temperatures this year, with heat index values expected to approach 100 degrees at times.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The United States continues to live rent-free in Canadians' heads.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Images from 2004 show the sisters hiding their low ponytails under buttoned jackets and fur collars; the tops of their heads teased.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
But council members rarely demand accountability from department heads.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
South Korea will next play Mexico in Zapopan, while the Czech Republic heads to Atlanta to face South Africa.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
ABC News, 7 June 2026
Kleyner, who heads a company called National Debt Relief, and Ulis sought the balance in a lawsuit against Kapoor.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The tour starts in Innsbruck and then heads to Stuben to begin the hike.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Moore is a freshman member of the conservative Freedom Caucus and a loyal Trump supporter, while Hudson served as a Sherriff’s deputy after leaving the military and now heads a nonprofit training law enforcement on targeting human traffickers.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The latest reading on employment comes two weeks before Kevin Warsh heads his first policy meeting as chair of the Fed.
—Arkansas Online, 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
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.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Even more incredible is that it’s supposed to make the world’s first trillionaire out of Elon Musk , who heads both SpaceX and Tesla.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Noun
The batches were distilled between January 2015 and April 2016, the whiskey was aged for a full decade in char #4 barrels with char #3 heads, and it was bottled at 102 proof without chill filtration.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Trump and other heads of government from G7 nations are expected to arrive on Monday in Évian-les-Bains, France, for this year's summit.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Courtesy of Bryan Reisberg Each week in New York City, Bryan Reisberg and his companion turn a lot of heads – since his companion is a shelter dog in a backpack.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The event comes as Atlanta heads into its first prolonged stretch of 90-degree temperatures this year, with heat index values expected to approach 100 degrees at times.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The United States continues to live rent-free in Canadians' heads.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Images from 2004 show the sisters hiding their low ponytails under buttoned jackets and fur collars; the tops of their heads teased.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
But council members rarely demand accountability from department heads.
—Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
South Korea will next play Mexico in Zapopan, while the Czech Republic heads to Atlanta to face South Africa.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
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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
Kleyner, who heads a company called National Debt Relief, and Ulis sought the balance in a lawsuit against Kapoor.
—Jay Weaver
june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The tour starts in Innsbruck and then heads to Stuben to begin the hike.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Moore is a freshman member of the conservative Freedom Caucus and a loyal Trump supporter, while Hudson served as a Sherriff’s deputy after leaving the military and now heads a nonprofit training law enforcement on targeting human traffickers.
—Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The latest reading on employment comes two weeks before Kevin Warsh heads his first policy meeting as chair of the Fed.
—Arkansas Online, 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
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.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
Even more incredible is that it’s supposed to make the world’s first trillionaire out of Elon Musk , who heads both SpaceX and Tesla.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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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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Instead, the skulls appeared to be removed skillfully from the bodies after death.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 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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Many firefighters and first responders who have used these foams are now grappling with serious health problems, including cancer, and many have wondered whether PFAS contributed to their illness.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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No stove, no ovens, no food processors, and no foams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The fire department now receives more than 110,000 calls each year for fires, medical crises and other emergencies, as the city confronts rising wildfire risks and an entrenched homelessness crisis that demands first responders’ attention.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The Cassai Life Atlas discoveries build on a decade's worth of surveys led by the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project within the Okavango and Lungwevungu headwaters, which uncovered a combined total of over 70 species confirmed new to science, according to The Wilderness Project.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
3 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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Doing so can prevent the fear of missing out that many adolescents feel when they aren’t glued to their phones and offer a substitute to take their minds off social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Yet the idea is holy writ at the Fed and in the minds of most policymakers.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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