HEADSHIPS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

headships

noun

plural of headship

as in stewardships

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 helms

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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Noun

Now known formally as the Contemporary Baseball Era and Classic Baseball Era committees but still loosely as the Veterans Committee, this group meant to correct oversights continues to let in marginal guys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
If done well, and with a human in the loop, AI could help identify trends in incidents, equipment issues, training gaps, certifications, expiration dates, maintenance reminders and emergency preparedness plan oversights.

— John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversights

Noun

Or Hwang could venture into the more flexible surplus lines market, made up of largely out-of-state carriers that specialize in high-risk insurance sold without price controls or state backing.

— Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Some of these include cross-app actions, granular parental controls, and contextual Siri.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

Bathrooms have soaking tubs and separate shower areas, rainforest shower heads, lighted make-up mirrors, and plush robes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
When a Black professor suggests that the protesting students are infringing on their classmates’ right to use shared areas, her white counterparts shake their heads in disgust for her refusal to capitulate to progressive groupthink.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of heads

Noun

Yet even with that mountain of evidence, the outcome was convictions on lesser charges and a sentence much shorter than the government’s recommended eleven years.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Thornton pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, two gun charges, and two drug charges.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of charges

Noun

The affable Belgian designer, who rose to fashion fame thanks to his 11-year stint helming Y/Project, further cemented his fashion profile last year by taking up the reins of Maison Margiela, succeeding John Galliano.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
From 2027, Rebordinos will pass the reins to Maialen Beloki, his deputy director for 11 years and the first woman to head the San Sebastián Film Festival in its 74-year history.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of reins

Noun

Hnin Aye read every news article about new passport restrictions and regulations, which seemed to change every month.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulations

Noun

The floors were swept, chairs were set up, flowers from a local farm decorated the tables.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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