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 skull
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 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
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Playful yet spooky, this gigantic spider and web are sure to turn heads in the neighborhood.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
The current thinking is a scenario where chief creative officer Dave Filoni and production head Carrie Beck — both Lucasfilm vets — take co-head roles.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Those rates are above historic norms, said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ head of insights.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Playful yet spooky, this gigantic spider and web are sure to turn heads in the neighborhood.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fresh off an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign, Daniels is dealing with a sprain in his knee that Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said will keep him out of practice until Friday.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Brown, 55, was most recently head coach of the Sacramento Kings.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
The current thinking is a scenario where chief creative officer Dave Filoni and production head Carrie Beck — both Lucasfilm vets — take co-head roles.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head
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Nichols fractured his skull, broke his jaw and sustained other injuries during the attack.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kravtsov had facial, head and skull fractures and was taken to a hospital.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Insurance, and the Insurance Commissioner at its helm, must work effectively with insurers while maintaining total independence.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hearn and Warren, who had barely spoken in the years since the former took over the Matchroom helm from his father, Barry, understood that collaboration was necessary to keep up.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dressed in New York’s iconic black and sea foam green uniforms, supporters in the Brooklyn crowd will no doubt be excited to watch the Liberty charge onto the court.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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These Gel-Contend 9 Running Shoes have gel technology in the heel and foam cushioning throughout the sole for shock absorption with every step, which means more support for your feet.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a person with asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or bronchitis and emphysema), this means coughing, wheezing, or a feeling of suffocation, or even a trip to the emergency room.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Team president Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan addressed reporters Wednesday from the MSG Training Center for the first time in person since Sullivan’s May 8 introductory press conference.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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During the 2008 financial crisis, Biglari seized on shareholder anger and economic uncertainty.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mine would restrict access to its tribal members, on top of creating heightened risks of mine runoff entering into the headwaters and decreasing dwindling fish populations, according to the lawsuit.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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It could be said that more people have stood atop the headwaters of the Flint River than that of any other one on earth.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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And while most of the teams at the top of the US LBM Coaches Poll were off this weekend, there were some eventual moments that impacted the playoff race.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this season, Altuve asked Espada to move Peña to the top of the batting order.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these responses are usually experienced by men and women, Bert Mandelbaum, MD, sports medicine specialist at the Regenerative Orthobiologic Center at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in Los Angeles, tells SELF.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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My mind begins responding in advance.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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