Synonyms of heads
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as in skulls 
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as in helms
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as in foams
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as in guys
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as in crises
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as in headwaters
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as in tops
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as in minds
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as in bosses
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as in dams
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as in bathrooms
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as in users
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as in fans
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as in headings
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as in talents
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as in turns
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as in leads
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as in supervises
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as in goes
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as in aims
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as in commands
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as in decapitates
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as in skulls
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 helms
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 guys
a member of the human race
the tour guide counted heads, and everyone was present
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as in crises
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 headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
Lake Itasca in Minnesota is the head of the Mississippi River
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as in tops
the highest part or point
stood at the head of the stairs and looked down
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as in minds
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 bosses
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 dams
a bank of earth constructed to control water
built a head to create a millpond
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as in bathrooms
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 users
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 fans
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 headings
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 talents
a special and usually inborn ability
I have no head for numbers
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as in turns
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 leads
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 supervises
to be in charge of
who headed the CIA when Ronald Reagan was president?
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as in aims
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 commands
to serve as leader of
Robert La Salle headed the expedition that claimed Louisiana for the French king
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as in decapitates
to cut off the head of
got a job at the slaughterhouse heading cattle
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Recent Examples of heads
Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Chair-heads are sourcing used Chipotle chairs for their homes—the natural wood and iron look is pretty inoffensive, to be fair.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Feb. 2026
Finches and other seed-feeding songbirds are drawn to the seed heads in fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Many department heads have left city hall for various reasons under CM Moore’s watch, and certain departments, like Code Enforcement, have faced a lot of scrutiny.
—Delores Rangel, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
During the 8th to 10th centuries, this practice fell by the wayside and the penitential season of Lent started being marked with ashes placed on the heads of the entire congregation.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The 3 Arts New York office is led by co-heads Richard Abate & Olivia Metzger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
But the event that most indicated where Oscar voters’ heads are at was the DGA Awards on Saturday, February 7.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Beshear heads the Democratic Governors Association, which nabbed wins in 2025 contests in Virginia and New Jersey thanks largely due to an emphasis on affordability.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Caroline Richardson, who heads the family medicine residency at Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School – the only family medicine residency in the state – said only five of 15 residents were planning on staying to practice in Rhode Island.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The group plays South and Central America during the spring as well as the Sonic Temple festival in Ohio on May 17, then heads to Europe.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The bill heads for debate in Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Coaches can still move out of their boxes for safety reasons, when a foul ball or broken bat heads their way.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The whole crew heads down to the beach to celebrate McKenna, one of the SUR-vers who didn’t make the cut.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Between June and December, Brian Platt, a partner with UMH Development, had multiple discussions with staff in the city’s Development Services and Planning departments about the property, said Brian Schoenfisch, who heads the city’s Urban Division.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
As the national anthem played following their victories, Smith and Carlos expressed their anger about racial injustice in America by bowing their heads and raising their fists.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Chair-heads are sourcing used Chipotle chairs for their homes—the natural wood and iron look is pretty inoffensive, to be fair.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Feb. 2026
Finches and other seed-feeding songbirds are drawn to the seed heads in fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Many department heads have left city hall for various reasons under CM Moore’s watch, and certain departments, like Code Enforcement, have faced a lot of scrutiny.
—Delores Rangel, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
During the 8th to 10th centuries, this practice fell by the wayside and the penitential season of Lent started being marked with ashes placed on the heads of the entire congregation.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
The 3 Arts New York office is led by co-heads Richard Abate & Olivia Metzger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
But the event that most indicated where Oscar voters’ heads are at was the DGA Awards on Saturday, February 7.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
After rounding Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, the trail heads north past Platja es Caragol and another two gorgeous coves (Roquetes and Carbó) before finishing up in Colònia de Sant Jordi.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Beshear heads the Democratic Governors Association, which nabbed wins in 2025 contests in Virginia and New Jersey thanks largely due to an emphasis on affordability.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Caroline Richardson, who heads the family medicine residency at Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School – the only family medicine residency in the state – said only five of 15 residents were planning on staying to practice in Rhode Island.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The group plays South and Central America during the spring as well as the Sonic Temple festival in Ohio on May 17, then heads to Europe.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
The bill heads for debate in Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Coaches can still move out of their boxes for safety reasons, when a foul ball or broken bat heads their way.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The whole crew heads down to the beach to celebrate McKenna, one of the SUR-vers who didn’t make the cut.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Between June and December, Brian Platt, a partner with UMH Development, had multiple discussions with staff in the city’s Development Services and Planning departments about the property, said Brian Schoenfisch, who heads the city’s Urban Division.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads
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Our approach to understanding the meat computers encased in our skulls has historically varied by discipline.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Authorities in Monterey County have launched investigations following the recent discoveries of two skulls and other human remains.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Camper helms production on the track, laying down a soulful canvas for Monét’s honeyed vocals to glide over.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This mattress pulls out all the stops, including individualized support and motion isolation, all-night heat transfer, and contouring foams for uninterrupted sleep.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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At and after the end of the Second World War, Italian filmmakers responded with a new freedom to the traumas of Fascism and German Occupation as well as to the crises of American intervention amid Italy’s efforts to rebuild physically, politically, and morally.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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He’s trapped in rolling crises of his own making and is struggling to sell voters on the idea of a strong American economy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Flint River — whose headwaters begin in East Point as a small stream — flows through pipes under the airport and emerges as a larger stream on the south side of the airfield.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Shop everything from skirts to shorts, leggings, short-sleeve tops, and even cargo pants for casual looks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The characters are mostly idealized, the action is predictable, and its core conflicts derivative of those in the minds of most American teenagers in the middle of the 20th century.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Hearts can open wider when minds connect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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