heads
Americanadjective
interjection
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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
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informal people in authority
Etymology
Origin of heads
Example Sentences
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Bowens, who comes from an events background, heads curation and considers herself more in the beginning stages of her fragrance journey.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"A lot of people were suffering from chronic fatigue, constant headaches, low vitamin B12, which was subsequently causing things like heart palpitations and very foggy heads," she said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Advance meetings are then held with counterparts from the other country to work out an agenda and to agree on as many issues as possible before the heads of state sit down to talk.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
As the U.S.-China summit heads into its final day, investors will be hoping to see more comprehensive deals on trade and commercial cooperation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The Rhode Island Reds were in the yard, all down at one end standing on each other’s heads.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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