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heads

[hedz] / hɛdz /
NOUN
people
Synonyms
STRONGEST
community crowd family folk nation population public society
STRONG
bodies bourgeois citizens clan commonality folks herd horde humanity humankind humans inhabitants kin masses mob mortals multitude nationality persons plebeians populace proletariat race tribe
WEAK
John/Jane Q. Public body politic common people general public hoi polloi human race person in the street rabble rank and file riffraff
Antonyms
WEAK
animals plants
NOUN
public
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audience community country electorate everyone nation people populace population society
STRONG
bodies buyers citizens clientele commonalty followers following masses mob multitude patrons suite supporters voters
WEAK
men and women

Example Sentences

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Islamabad residents are used to restrictions and road closures, having lived through periods of militant attacks, political protests and visits by heads of state.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The mere suggestion has split the town, pitting younger detractors against older Lenox Millionaires, who shake their heads at what they see as the community’s ignorance of its history and tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The bill ultimately passed the committee with a 5-to-1 vote and now heads to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He also heads the project "Direct and In-Line Filtration for the Removal of Microplastics from Drinking Water," which is funded by FAPESP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

A moment later, Sal comes in and heads straight over to us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler