head
noun
the upper part of the body in humans, joined to the torso by the neck and containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
have headed
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present perfectof head.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In previous years, Ruiz and Kindelán said they would have headed for the U.S., where Cubans have long enjoyed a fast-track to a green card.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Around 2,000 search and rescue officials have headed into Venezuela from countries across the world including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France and Spain.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Brands have headed to more vibrant nearby neighborhoods such as Echo Park and Silver Lake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Jobless claims also have headed south, with weekly data showing a 207,000 reading on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
No doubt someone has discovered Metias by now, and they might even have headed down into the sewers, too.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
