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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
while he was in the hospital, the CEO had his most trusted lieutenant assume temporary headship of the firm
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
the person at the headship of the firm will face daunting challenges, given the current state of the economy
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Recent Examples of headship
These chapters exist under the headship of the National Students for Justice in Palestine, who distributed a toolkit identifying themselves as part of the Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
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Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023
If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.
—Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022
The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter.
—New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020
Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk.
—Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017
Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2023
If people question the absolute infallibility of scripture, perhaps favoring a more literary or historical approach, then the case for male headship collapses.
—Audrey Clare Farley, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2022
The Latter-day Saint tradition continues, therefore, to embrace a double discourse of male headship and marital egalitarianism.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
In 1980, the bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese received complaints about the People of Praise’s system of headship and that the group fostered fear and guilt, according to an article at the time in the National Catholic Reporter.
—New York Times, 8 Oct. 2020
Under Tarim's headship, many of Harmony's campuses are recognized on prestigious high school rankings, such as News & World Report and Children @ Risk.
—Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headship
Noun
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True justice requires rigorous fiscal stewardship.—
Summer Stephan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The state did not become a leader in recycling and environmental stewardship by accident.—
Chuck Riegle,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prior to his job at the Huskers’ helm, the former NBA star was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Iowa State.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Trump selected Mullin after removing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem from the agency's helm.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bianco, in turn, accused Bonta of political interference and said his investigation has been approved by a judge and will now proceed under court supervision.—
Tom Coulter,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Four younger men were tied up, with black bags covering their heads, and taken to a helicopter, the complaint said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All private airport security operations remain under federal oversight and must comply with the same rules TSA agents follow.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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At least 20 airports across the country participate in the Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program (SPP), which was founded in 2004 and allows private companies to conduct security screening under TSA oversight, Business Insider reported this week.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This rental feels right at home in the community, offering amenities like bicycles and beach chairs for soaking in the sun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cubans in South Florida are voicing strong opposition to Cuba's leadership, citing a growing civil and humanitarian crisis and a desire for freedom.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some observers thought that Khamenei’s death would trigger the collapse of the Iranian regime, or force the country’s new leadership to quickly seek a ceasefire.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The intense heat wave threatens to make water management all the more challenging.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Vireo Growth also signed a management services agreement to run the retail locations until the deal closes, which is expected to happen in the first half of the year.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Headship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headship. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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