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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Our production assistants, Ava Megna and Sylvia Lovegren, along with the agent Harry Ufland, had arranged a screening at MGM for the heads of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In New York, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Venus Williams turned heads at the 2025 CFDA Awards, while Tracee Ellis Ross and Teyana Taylor were honored at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Beverly Hills.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Iowa-Nebraska game on Black Friday could determine which team heads to Tampa or Las Vegas.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Then there was the play that made many scratch their heads — the one when the Carolina Panthers’ game-tying field goal was blocked only for an esoteric NFL rule to award the Panthers with the ball, a new set of downs and great field position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The men took Jennifer's parents to the basement, covered their heads with blankets and shot Hann in the shoulder and face and Bich in the head three times, killing her instantly.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
In a vacuum, the more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause the very top heads of the organization to roll.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
More older adults have significant credit card debt or mortgage payments still hanging over their heads.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
In August, the number of trucks using the route averaged between nine and 11 per day, according to Stephen Etsitty, who heads the Navajo EPA.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The continuing resolution now heads to the House of Representatives, which is expected to take it up on Wednesday following the Veteran's Day holiday.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2025
The legislation now heads to the House, where lawmakers could vote as early as Wednesday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Oasis now heads to South America for shows in Argentina, Chile and Brazil, before continuing their global tour into 2026.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Most people deported to Tapachula are not from southern Mexico, said Ivana Saldivar, who heads the Tapachula office of the United Nations' International Organization for Migration.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But unlike Hemedti, whose word is the RSF’s law, Burhan heads a fractious coalition, and the Islamists vetoed a deal at the last moment.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
During the week, John focuses on CUDDLY — which recently launched its own pet food line, with every purchase giving back to shelters — and later heads out for his NFL games.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
That show aired in 2019, however, three years prior to Gunn and Safran’s appointment as the heads of DC’s film and TV business.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Our production assistants, Ava Megna and Sylvia Lovegren, along with the agent Harry Ufland, had arranged a screening at MGM for the heads of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Robbie Robertson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
In New York, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Venus Williams turned heads at the 2025 CFDA Awards, while Tracee Ellis Ross and Teyana Taylor were honored at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Beverly Hills.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
For instance, the Iowa-Nebraska game on Black Friday could determine which team heads to Tampa or Las Vegas.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Then there was the play that made many scratch their heads — the one when the Carolina Panthers’ game-tying field goal was blocked only for an esoteric NFL rule to award the Panthers with the ball, a new set of downs and great field position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The men took Jennifer's parents to the basement, covered their heads with blankets and shot Hann in the shoulder and face and Bich in the head three times, killing her instantly.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
In a vacuum, the more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause the very top heads of the organization to roll.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
More older adults have significant credit card debt or mortgage payments still hanging over their heads.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Veteran Turkish director Nuri Bilde Ceylan heads the international competition jury.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
In August, the number of trucks using the route averaged between nine and 11 per day, according to Stephen Etsitty, who heads the Navajo EPA.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The continuing resolution now heads to the House of Representatives, which is expected to take it up on Wednesday following the Veteran's Day holiday.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2025
The legislation now heads to the House, where lawmakers could vote as early as Wednesday.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
Oasis now heads to South America for shows in Argentina, Chile and Brazil, before continuing their global tour into 2026.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Most people deported to Tapachula are not from southern Mexico, said Ivana Saldivar, who heads the Tapachula office of the United Nations' International Organization for Migration.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
But unlike Hemedti, whose word is the RSF’s law, Burhan heads a fractious coalition, and the Islamists vetoed a deal at the last moment.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
During the week, John focuses on CUDDLY — which recently launched its own pet food line, with every purchase giving back to shelters — and later heads out for his NFL games.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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CocoAndré sells Dubai chocolate bars, truffles in the shape of cowboy boots and sugar skulls and Horchata lattes.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Writer-director Benny Safdie helms this A24 drama that’s sure to be on Oscar voters’ radars.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
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At the time, PEBA was the gold standard for super shoe foams, but A-TPU surpassed it in both energy return and resilience.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
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The two cold foams can be added to any cold drink beverage.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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You guys have pretty well done that on your own with a 50 percent divorce rate.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every dollar spent on preventing extreme hunger saves many more that might have to be disbursed in response to crises.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Darlene Greene, a member of the town council representing a tract in West Altadena, told me that the ordeal of rebuilding had driven some of her constituents into mental-health crises.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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The headwaters of the Big Thompson River snake across an emerald plain, past beaver dams and aspen groves and toward the highest peaks of the Front Range.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
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Biologist Fabiola ‘Fabby’ Baeza-Tarin and an unexpected team work together to protect the sparrows, their shrinking habitat and the headwaters of the Everglades.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Edge finishes are kept thin so tops stay flat.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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