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headed for

ADVERB

en route

Synonyms

WEAK

along the way bound for in passage in transit on the road on the way

PREPOSITION

toward/towards

Synonyms

WEAK

against almost approaching close to coming up contra en route facing for fronting in relation to in the direction of in the vicinity just before moving nearing nearly not quite on the road to over against pointing to proceeding shortly before to via vis-à-vis

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Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

American equities appear to be headed for a positive open, with futures tied to the S&P 500 about half a percent higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Stocks appear headed for a muted open after yesterday’s strong showing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

United were two goals up at Old Trafford and City were headed for a new low as a dismal start to the new year continued.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Sal and I crossed the County Road and headed for the creek.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

headed for

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