head out

VERB

leave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disappear escape flee fly go move quit retire start take off withdraw

STRONG

abscond decamp defect desert ditch elope embark emigrate exit flit forsake issue migrate part relinquish sally scram slip slip away split vacate vamoose vanish

WEAK

beat it break away clear out come away cut out give the slip go away go forth move out pull out push off remove oneself ride off run along say goodbye set out slip out step down take a hike take leave walk out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrive come complete face finish remain stay stop

STRONG

come in hold join keep

WEAK

care continue maintain

Example Sentences

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And yet, on travel websites across the internet, writers provide jet-setters with terrifically specific guidance: what time of day to head out, what kind of shoes to wear, and where to score a deal.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Reading science has shown for decades that our current educational system needs to get its head out of the sand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Some activists head out to areas where ICE agents are spotted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

He will head out for his first session at around 4pm, then break his fast and attend mosque before completing a second session.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"Stick your head out," he whispered, "and look beautiful when the judges come around."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

head out

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