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
Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, dog waste stations, and a comfort station.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The La Brea alum turned heads wearing a custom floral gown designed by Hayley Paige, who recently made her triumphant return to bridal and regained the rights to her name and intellectual property after a years-long legal battle with her former label, JLM Couture.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to open-source software, X Square Robot on Monday also launched its Quanta X2 robot, which the startup said can attach mop heads for 360-degree cleaning, and comes with hands capable of perceiving subtle pressure changes in a step toward more human-like functionality.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The new season also finds Charles trying online dating, Mabel butting heads with a former childhood friend and Oliver getting to know more about his bride.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The bill next heads to the Senate for consideration in committee and, if advanced, on the floor.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
What really turned heads of the coaches and fans, however, were the flashes behind closed doors.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, the settlers burn cars, shoot at the feet of women and children, or break open people’s heads.
—Sam Fleischacker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
This colorful tale blends fantasy with reality as Miguel heads to a magical land to confront Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) with the help of a new friend and trickster named Héctor (Gael García Bernal).
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In this sequel to The Ice Road that trades Canadian ice flats for cliff-edge drop-offs and hairpin passes, Neeson’s grieving character Mike McCann heads to the Himalayas to scatter his brother’s ashes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Set in the working class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a task force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
The lawyer, activist, and University of California, Los Angeles professor heads the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Anei, making her big-screen debut, heads a cast of real-life models that also includes Mona Tougaard and Yuliia Ratner.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The plane then heads toward India.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Getty Images The PGA Tour heads to Napa, California, this week, where ten of the twelve United States Ryder Cup members will compete in the Procore Championship at the North Course at Silverado Resort.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, dog waste stations, and a comfort station.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The La Brea alum turned heads wearing a custom floral gown designed by Hayley Paige, who recently made her triumphant return to bridal and regained the rights to her name and intellectual property after a years-long legal battle with her former label, JLM Couture.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to open-source software, X Square Robot on Monday also launched its Quanta X2 robot, which the startup said can attach mop heads for 360-degree cleaning, and comes with hands capable of perceiving subtle pressure changes in a step toward more human-like functionality.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The new season also finds Charles trying online dating, Mabel butting heads with a former childhood friend and Oliver getting to know more about his bride.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The bill next heads to the Senate for consideration in committee and, if advanced, on the floor.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
What really turned heads of the coaches and fans, however, were the flashes behind closed doors.
—Cecil Merkerson Iii, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, the settlers burn cars, shoot at the feet of women and children, or break open people’s heads.
—Sam Fleischacker, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The legislation now heads to the Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
This colorful tale blends fantasy with reality as Miguel heads to a magical land to confront Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) with the help of a new friend and trickster named Héctor (Gael García Bernal).
—Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
In this sequel to The Ice Road that trades Canadian ice flats for cliff-edge drop-offs and hairpin passes, Neeson’s grieving character Mike McCann heads to the Himalayas to scatter his brother’s ashes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Set in the working class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heads a task force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man (Tom Pelphrey).
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025
The lawyer, activist, and University of California, Los Angeles professor heads the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School.
—John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Anei, making her big-screen debut, heads a cast of real-life models that also includes Mona Tougaard and Yuliia Ratner.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
The plane then heads toward India.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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Crystal Skulls Mystery Gleaming quartz skulls in major museums were once touted as pre-Columbian artifacts with mystical powers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also found in the house were human skulls; a lampshade made from human skin; more than a half-dozen masks made from the flesh of female faces; a wearable corset made from the skin of a female torso; and more.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 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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The company does not use harmful polyurethane foams or toxic fire retardants.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Vermant’s team is collaborating with companies like Shell to explore ways to selectively break down these foams.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles, as Europe's auto sector faces crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms on their home turf.—
Bernadette Baum,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Baerbock takes the gavel at a tumultuous moment for the United Nations, with mounting global crises, stalled Security Council action, financial strain, and conflicts around the world.—
Stéphanie Fillion,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ashia Wilson, a member of the Klamath Tribes who lives at the river’s headwaters, said that the week before the paddlers reached the mouth Upper Klamath Lake, the home to the endemic c’waam and koptu fish, is now too toxic to touch.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Therapists have a big part to play in keeping human minds healthy and sound, especially during the outstretched Wild West adoption of contemporary AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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New tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Thomas Brown and wide receivers coach Todd Downing are longtime coaching veterans with experience working under other top offensive minds like McDaniels.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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