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
Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The video, filmed at a hotel breakfast buffet, has racked up more than five million views on social media and left many scratching their heads.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The couple has had to borrow money from family to keep a roof over their and their two young children’s heads.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The letter was signed by the heads of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; the American Automotive Policy Council; Autos Drive America; MEMA, which represents parts suppliers; and the National Automobile Dealers Association.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Yet, even more than the muscle, the first thing that will turn heads is the color combination of Tiffany Blue and Silver dressing the exterior in equal measure, with the former defining the cabin.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Whichever team is playing the Cavs has the same experience — and these are unusually tall people who have to stay warm as their knees practically contort over their heads.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
General Counsel Michael Fackler, who heads the Office of General Counsel that oversees legal services for the consolidated city of Jacksonville, sharply disagreed with the Lawson memo.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Justin Bogan, who heads the office in the judicial district that covers Pagosa Springs, declined to comment Thursday.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The bill now heads to the House, which has already passed an earlier version.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Wes Harrell, who heads a trading group at Seaport Global, has been connecting importers and hedge funds on these trades since last November.
—Vito Emanuel, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The Common Council passed a resolution, which in part supports abolishing ICE, that now heads to Mayor Johnson.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Signers included Republicans Pete Ricketts, Jim Banks, and Tom Cotton, who heads the Intelligence Committee.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the outbreak was concentrated in Gaines County, a community an hour away, Wells, who heads Lubbock’s public health department, needed more staff to respond to numerous exposures at local pediatricians’ offices, urgent care centers, restaurants and day cares.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
My mother did not let the number of heads that were turning our way go unremarked upon.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
In one episode, the crew of the Red Dwarf visits an Earth on which time moves backwards, culminating in a slapstick reverse Wild West-style bar fight that sees teeth reappear in mouths, windows reassemble, and chairs unbreak over heads.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The video, filmed at a hotel breakfast buffet, has racked up more than five million views on social media and left many scratching their heads.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The couple has had to borrow money from family to keep a roof over their and their two young children’s heads.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
The letter was signed by the heads of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation; the American Automotive Policy Council; Autos Drive America; MEMA, which represents parts suppliers; and the National Automobile Dealers Association.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Yet, even more than the muscle, the first thing that will turn heads is the color combination of Tiffany Blue and Silver dressing the exterior in equal measure, with the former defining the cabin.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Whichever team is playing the Cavs has the same experience — and these are unusually tall people who have to stay warm as their knees practically contort over their heads.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
General Counsel Michael Fackler, who heads the Office of General Counsel that oversees legal services for the consolidated city of Jacksonville, sharply disagreed with the Lawson memo.
—David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Justin Bogan, who heads the office in the judicial district that covers Pagosa Springs, declined to comment Thursday.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The bill now heads to the House, which has already passed an earlier version.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Wes Harrell, who heads a trading group at Seaport Global, has been connecting importers and hedge funds on these trades since last November.
—Vito Emanuel, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
The Common Council passed a resolution, which in part supports abolishing ICE, that now heads to Mayor Johnson.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Signers included Republicans Pete Ricketts, Jim Banks, and Tom Cotton, who heads the Intelligence Committee.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Though the outbreak was concentrated in Gaines County, a community an hour away, Wells, who heads Lubbock’s public health department, needed more staff to respond to numerous exposures at local pediatricians’ offices, urgent care centers, restaurants and day cares.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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It’s infused into a patient’s brain through burr holes drilled through their skulls.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dire wolves resemble gray wolves but were larger, heavier and had broader skulls and more powerful teeth than their surviving relatives.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 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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Microwave in 1-minute increments until the butter foams, sputters and turns lightly golden and nutty, about 4 minutes.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Chai Lifeline provides social, emotional and practical assistance to children and their families who are impacted by loss, medical crises and trauma.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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But experts have long said that relying on military forces rather than investing in local policing threatens to worsen already grave security crises.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ultimate vision for P2P, as it is nicknamed, is for a 65-mile trail that follows Clear Creek from the South Platte through Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Idaho Springs and Georgetown, terminating at the headwaters on Loveland Pass.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The northernmost headwaters of the Florida Everglades, Shingle Creek flows from the city into nearby Lake Tohopekaliga, eventually reaching the Everglades.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Attach them to the tops of your eggs with glue dots.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cutworms slice right through the juicy stems near the soil level, allowing the tops of plants to fall like trees in a forest.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Stratt needs the world’s best minds at her disposal, and Grace is one of them.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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