running head

noun

Definition of running headnext
as in heading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running head
  1. heading
  2. guide word
  3. header
  4. title
  5. headline
  6. caption
  7. catchword
  8. banner
Noun
  • Bavi is expected to leave the Marianas by Monday afternoon heading generally west at 10 mph to 13 mph.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Shortly thereafter, both victims were seen on the e-bike heading in the opposite direction.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of heading
Noun
  • The Standing Rock movement’s guiding words, Mni Wiconi (water is life) meant more than clean water advocacy.
    — Natasha Lennard, Esquire, 19 Sep. 2017
Definition of guide word
Noun
  • Gonçalo Ramos’ goal just minutes earlier — a beautiful header into the back of the net in the 94th minute — was the decider in this 2-1 victory for Portugal.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the first half before Pedro Porro extended the lead to 2-0 on a header.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of header
Noun
  • The 18-year-old has already won three La Liga titles with FC Barcelona, a Spanish Cup, a Spanish Super Cup and a Euros championship in addition to being a Ballon d’Or runner-up.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • As Hart helped the Knicks defeat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in five games to clinch an NBA title, New York had the support of Swift, who attended Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on June 10 with her pals, Este and Alana Haim.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of title
Noun
  • The younger sister of Kate Middleton made headlines in the frock (still considered to be one of her most daring looks to date), which featured a low-cut V-neckline and pretty off-the-shoulder design.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Cruises have hit the headlines for this year, from Hantavirus scares to a norovirus outbreak that authorities in Bordeaux to deny anyone disembarkation from an Ambassador Cruise Line ship in May.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of headline
Noun
  • The photo was accompanied by a caption personally written by the princess.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • With a simple red heart as her caption, Johansen posted pictures of herself in the red jacket — that has Haaland's name on the back — as well as photos of herself in the stands as Norway took on Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Monday, June 22.
    — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of caption
Noun
  • The catchwords seem too simple, too reductive, to speak to the nature of his expansive, unsummarizable theorizing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 May 2025
  • And there will be more games like that this season, until consistency and cohesion become reality and not just catchwords.
    — Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
Definition of catchword
Noun
  • The banner was driven from KC to Team Algeria’s base-camp headquarters at the DoubleTree Hotel prior to the team’s departure for Vancouver, Canada.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of banner
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“Running head.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20head. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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