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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
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Recent Examples of header
With the Christmas double header Netflix has carried since 2024, the additions bring the total to five games next season.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The engine, which was refreshed in the 1980s, was also fitted with new headers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Mimi Van Zanten’s header in the 81st minute stood up as the winning goal to give Wave FC a 2-1 win in front of 17,169 at BMO Stadium Saturday.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah’s header in the 90th minute tied it up.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The engine, which was refreshed in the 1980s, was also fitted with new headers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
Mimi Van Zanten’s header in the 81st minute stood up as the winning goal to give Wave FC a 2-1 win in front of 17,169 at BMO Stadium Saturday.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 10 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah’s header in the 90th minute tied it up.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for header
Noun
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While the Crusaders have a regular-season finale Friday against Eastlake, Wednesday’s win clinched the league title.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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All three were freshman starters in 2024 when the North Stars won the Class 4A state title.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The April 18 post did not include a caption or give any further context.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Many of the comedians hired their own teams of joke writers, including Hinchcliffe and Chelsea Handler, who posted a photo with some of her writers and tagged them in the caption.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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No dead heading needed, and the butterflies love this plant!—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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According to the release, the teen, riding a 2010 BMW S1000 motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Floating Feather, with a 2005 Toyota Sienna driven by the 54-year-old heading eastbound.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Pope Leo has previously made headlines for his fashion choices.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some of the sheriff’s new money would also go towards off-site juvenile housing, an issue that’s been in the headlines as McFadden floated the need to reopen a juvenile detention facility in Mecklenburg.—
Mary Ramsey
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Header.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/header. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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