Synonyms

heads

American

[hedz] / hɛdz /

adjective

(of a coin) with the top, or obverse, facing up.

On the first toss, the coin came up heads.

heads British

/ hɛdz /

interjection

with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin Compare tails
informal people in authority

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Etymology

Origin of heads

First recorded in 1675–85; head + -s ¹

Example Sentences

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In a fragmented media world where critical mass is becoming harder to attain, Navarro has become one of media’s most recognizable political talking heads thanks to her two high-profile TV roles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

We’ve seen these pieces come out against former press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Vice President Kamala Harris herself when they rear their heads and venture back into the spotlight.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

But architects work their magic at utilitarian drafting tables, heads bowed over blueprints—hardly the setting to stimulate heroic sculpture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Trump is no longer a beginner at this point, much less Lula. Since these are experienced diplomats, experienced heads of state, they try to steer away from obstacles that are insurmountable."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

At one end of it, a crew of men with shaved heads and striped overalls were digging a ditch.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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