1
: with the head or front making the initial contact
the cars collided head-on
2
: in direct opposition, confrontation, or contradiction
met the problem head-on
1
: having the front facing in the direction of initial contact or line of sight
a head-on collision
2
: frontal sense 2b
a head-on confrontation
Synonyms
Examples of head-on in a Sentence
Adverb
the underdog team met its more talented opponent head-on and won the hockey game through sheer grit
Recent Examples on the Web
Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Popular on Variety Rife then dove into several prison jokes and addressed his controversial domestic violence joke head-on.
—Julia MacCary, Variety, 9 May 2024
One person died and three were hospitalized after a head-on collision between two SUVs — shutting down Krome Avenue in Miami-Dade County during Thursday morning’s rush hour, according to authorities.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
An 18-year-old weeks away from her high school graduation was killed in a head-on crash, Illinois authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
One of the collisions was minor, but the second was head-on, according to witnesses.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
The moon’s alignment with the North Node encourages you to confront anxieties head-on to take back your power.
—USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
The company walked head-on into addressing concerns in a panel before the programming began.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 May 2024
Advertisement The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said the Audi crashed head-on into a minivan.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Many of its rivals are also racing head-on into the EV market.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2023
Police said Montenegro-Garcia’s vehicle then struck another vehicle head-on, with all four vehicles involved in the crash ending up in Rob Roy Creek, which runs next to Route 47.
—Megan Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
In a video posted to his platform on Friday, Paffrath addressed the allegations head-on in a video titled: ‘Being Sued’.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Investigators said one of the vehicles involved crashed into a guardrail head-on.
—Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2023
According to the report, Joyce Venable, 76, was traveling westbound when she was struck head-on by the man's Honda Accord.
—Ashley Savage, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2023
Should your appetite require something more modest than a whole head-on fish, the kitchen puts together a mean taco plate, featuring the kind of cuts, offal and otherwise, that don’t play in more trendy taquerias.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
The point is, no matter the situation, nurses are up on their feet (often for upwards of 12 hours at a time), ready to face the day head-on.
—Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2023
Adverb
While transiting the sentimental sign of Cancer, Luna will square Mars in Aries on May 11, which will likely challenge you to address a personal conflict head-on.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Popular on Variety Rife then dove into several prison jokes and addressed his controversial domestic violence joke head-on.
—Julia MacCary, Variety, 9 May 2024
One person died and three were hospitalized after a head-on collision between two SUVs — shutting down Krome Avenue in Miami-Dade County during Thursday morning’s rush hour, according to authorities.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
An 18-year-old weeks away from her high school graduation was killed in a head-on crash, Illinois authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024
One of the collisions was minor, but the second was head-on, according to witnesses.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
The moon’s alignment with the North Node encourages you to confront anxieties head-on to take back your power.
—USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
The company walked head-on into addressing concerns in a panel before the programming began.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 May 2024
Advertisement The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said the Audi crashed head-on into a minivan.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Adjective
Raquel Leviss will be addressing her actions head-on.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023
Many of its rivals are also racing head-on into the EV market.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2023
Police said Montenegro-Garcia’s vehicle then struck another vehicle head-on, with all four vehicles involved in the crash ending up in Rob Roy Creek, which runs next to Route 47.
—Megan Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2023
In a video posted to his platform on Friday, Paffrath addressed the allegations head-on in a video titled: ‘Being Sued’.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
Investigators said one of the vehicles involved crashed into a guardrail head-on.
—Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2023
According to the report, Joyce Venable, 76, was traveling westbound when she was struck head-on by the man's Honda Accord.
—Ashley Savage, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2023
Should your appetite require something more modest than a whole head-on fish, the kitchen puts together a mean taco plate, featuring the kind of cuts, offal and otherwise, that don’t play in more trendy taquerias.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
The point is, no matter the situation, nurses are up on their feet (often for upwards of 12 hours at a time), ready to face the day head-on.
—Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2023
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“Head-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head-on. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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