Synonyms of head
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as in skull 
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as in helm
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as in foam
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as in person
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as in crisis
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as in headwater
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as in top
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as in mind
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as in brain
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as in boss
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as in dam
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as in bathroom
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as in user
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as in lover
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as in heading
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as in talent
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as in to turn
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as in to lead
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as in to handle
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as in to go
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as in to aim
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as in to command
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as in to decapitate
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as in chief
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as in helm
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 person
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crisis
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 headwater
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in top
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
you're out of your head if you think you can swim across that river
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as in brain
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 boss
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 dam
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathroom
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 user
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 lover
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 heading
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 talent
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in to turn
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 to lead
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 to handle
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in to aim
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 to command
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in to decapitate
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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as in chief
highest in rank or authority
as head editor at the TV station for 17 years, he has seen many news anchors come and go
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Recent Examples of head
Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
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—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 20 June 2024
Samuel Leonard, the head deputy public defender overseeing juvenile cases in a number of L.A. County courthouses, said the department has yet to disclose the names of six of the officers involved in the Los Padrinos incident.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Turning this on its head, the susceptibility of Bose–
—Thilo Stöferle, Ars Technica, 18 July 2017
Head over to PCWorld’s comprehensive Windows 10 Creators Update review for the full rundown and extensive hands-on impressions, or our round-up of the Creators Update’s best new features.
—Brad Chacos, PCWorld, 17 July 2017
Verb
Those headed to Asheville can help with debris removal and rebuilding projects through All Hands and Hearts and the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, while Los Angeles visitors can volunteer with L.A. Works to repair homes, assemble food packages and organize clothes for survivors.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Williams was previously head coach for the Phoenix Suns, compiling a 194-115 record in four seasons in Arizona and leading the franchise to the 2020-21 NBA Finals, where the team lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 20 June 2024
Samuel Leonard, the head deputy public defender overseeing juvenile cases in a number of L.A. County courthouses, said the department has yet to disclose the names of six of the officers involved in the Los Padrinos incident.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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Police also collected large bloody rocks that authorities said were used to smash her skull.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The skull shape also shows how an animal moves its mouth, providing yet another clue to eating habits.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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Lake County Sheriff Deputy Police Chief Edward Jenkins, 54, announced earlier this month his run for sheriff to bring his nearly 30 years of experience with the department to its helm.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The two men had already peeled off the vinyl siding and cut out the foam board in that area, revealing evidence of animal chewing.—
Marcela Valdes,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Davis police on Monday continued their search for the person or people who shot and wounded three people in the city’s Community Park on Saturday sending UC Davis Picnic Day revelers scrambling from the chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s a stark contrast to Ange Postecoglou’s high-intensity pressing style at Tottenham Hotspur, which is often cited as one of the reasons behind Spurs’ injury crisis and subsequent poor form this season.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their routines, quiet and mundane, signal a growing — and largely invisible — crisis that threatens New York City’s future.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Northern areas of Colorado — including on the Yampa River and near the Colorado River’s headwaters north of Kremmling — have above-normal snowpack.—
Elise Schmelzer,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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These projects manage most of the major reservoirs on the western side of the Sierra Nevada range, from the headwaters of the San Joaquin River to Shasta on the Sacramento River in the state’s far north.—
Tom Philp,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Veteran pollster Nate Silver predicted Ocasio-Cortez will be at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in 2028.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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