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Definitions

head start

NOUN
advantage of early start
Synonyms
WEAK
first crack running start

Example Sentences

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“These both got their head start on the downside, so the fact that they now appear to be stabilizing, I view to be a good sign.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

And how much does a parent give a child so they can have a head start in life, but just enough for them to go out and seek their fortune independently?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“We are heading in another direction in the next decade, and the companies that had a head start will have an advantage.”

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Amazon had a head start in AI with the release of the Echo smart speaker with Alexa in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I give him a few seconds’ head start before I leave for my class on the other side of campus.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy