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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Several talking heads mention Magyar’s temper.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The former Broncos quarterback turned a lot of heads at the Met Gala in New York City this past Monday.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
That’s easier to accomplish the further the plot moves away from a diplomatic incident involving several national institutions and toward an occasionally absurd — but absorbing and well-paced — tale of individuals in over their heads.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Orlando City heads to Canada looking to secure back-to-back MLS victories for the first time this season after a stunning 4-3 comeback win over Inter Miami.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The performers were wearing drapes over their heads and chanting to drone music while smoking a hookah, and there were flowers everywhere.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.
—Yun Li,alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Wessam Abdel-Hadi, who heads the police investigation department in Khan Yunis, the hospital said.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The woman, identified by authorities only as Enjel and known as a local hiker, was located Saturday afternoon, about 50 meters (165 feet) from the rim of the main crater, said Iwan Ramdani, who heads local Search and Rescue Office.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The trail heads east, passing by a few homes, including one with horses, goats and a couple dogs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With that being said, there are still a lot of questions about how things will shake out when the team heads to training camp in late July.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
As Colorado heads into the warmer months, keeping an eye on precipitation and snowpack will be key.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Senate Bill 134 passed in a narrow 18-17 vote Friday morning and now heads to the House.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Noun
Jokanovic had collected 14 kills by the time the third set had ended, and one of them grazed the top of two Ball State defenders’ heads before hitting the court for the set-winner in the third frame.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Several talking heads mention Magyar’s temper.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The former Broncos quarterback turned a lot of heads at the Met Gala in New York City this past Monday.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
That’s easier to accomplish the further the plot moves away from a diplomatic incident involving several national institutions and toward an occasionally absurd — but absorbing and well-paced — tale of individuals in over their heads.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 8 May 2026
Orlando City heads to Canada looking to secure back-to-back MLS victories for the first time this season after a stunning 4-3 comeback win over Inter Miami.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The performers were wearing drapes over their heads and chanting to drone music while smoking a hookah, and there were flowers everywhere.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
But if the online tool cannot be turned back on safely, school officials will work with deans, department heads, and instructors regarding alternate ways to end the semester, sharing more information before noon Sunday.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.
—Yun Li,alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 2 May 2026
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Now the series heads back to Texas tied 2-2, but the Spurs remain strong favorites to advance.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Wessam Abdel-Hadi, who heads the police investigation department in Khan Yunis, the hospital said.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The woman, identified by authorities only as Enjel and known as a local hiker, was located Saturday afternoon, about 50 meters (165 feet) from the rim of the main crater, said Iwan Ramdani, who heads local Search and Rescue Office.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The trail heads east, passing by a few homes, including one with horses, goats and a couple dogs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
With that being said, there are still a lot of questions about how things will shake out when the team heads to training camp in late July.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
As Colorado heads into the warmer months, keeping an eye on precipitation and snowpack will be key.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Senate Bill 134 passed in a narrow 18-17 vote Friday morning and now heads to the House.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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While building the institution, architects discovered that buried under it was one of the largest and best preserved tzompantli, or wooden rack, displaying over 650 human skulls thought to have been sacrificed in the 15th century, during Aztec rule.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 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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No stove, no ovens, no food processors, and no foams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Big companies are competing to build lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient shoes using complex combinations of foams, fabrics, and plastics.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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This is how you guys break it to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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You guys went to see him and also gave his son a scholarship.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The ongoing crises of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, coupled with alcohol use, have made for a nightmarish liver landscape.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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As with the previous 12 installments, where revenue served to support the shows’ out-of-work staff, the new episode’s proceeds will benefit the World Central Kitchen, an international nonprofit that provides meals during humanitarian crises.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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From its headwaters high in the Oakland Hills throught the city's Fruitvale District to where the waters eventually empty into the Oakland Estuary and San Francisco Bay, Sausal Creek is a historic treasure.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Fed by the Big Thompson River with headwaters high in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boyd Lake currently is at roughly one-third of its capacity.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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New growth has started from the base of our banana plants and a few of the tops.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Pair white jeans with a black tee for timeless contrast, layer a white denim jacket with a flowy dress on spring days, or style white shorts and skirts with lightweight tops to stay cool all summer.—
Published,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Drilling this dichotomy further into our minds is the passive-aggressive argument between Danny and Nia in front of a literal rollercoaster during the group trip to San Diego.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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