Definitions

headquarters

[hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw-] / ˈhɛdˌkwɔr tərz, -ˌkwɔ- /

NOUN

center of operations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command post main office nerve center

STRONG

HQ base

WEAK

base of operations central station company headquarters high command

Example Sentences

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However, Iran’s military headquarters subsequently said that it ended its operations.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

McClain’s loan was so large now, more than $50 million, it needed approval from Rabo’s Utrecht, Netherlands, headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“There is some indication of an uptick in headquarters leaving California, but it is really small in comparison to other firm trends,” said Sarah E. Bohn, vice president of the Public Policy Institute of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

David Vogt of UBS gave his heads-up Wednesday about Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts Monday at the company’s headquarters in Silicon Valley.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Burger had been instructed to move to Chicago, the location chosen for their headquarters.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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