as in head
the place of leadership or command
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
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Recent Examples of helm
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
She’s been critical of several of Trump’s proposed Cabinet leaders, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the possible helm of the Health and Human Services Department.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Nobody Wants This star Kristen Bell will host the ceremony after previously helming the awards show in 2018.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The legal push, orchestrated by renowned attorney Jeffrey Kessler, seeks to challenge what is perceived as monopolistic practices by NASCAR, under Jim France's helm.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
She’s been critical of several of Trump’s proposed Cabinet leaders, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the possible helm of the Health and Human Services Department.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Buckley, who helmed the company in the 2000s, came back in 2019 and worked to cut back expenses and dial in on a new consumer, which tends to be more diverse with an average income of about $60,000 to $65,000.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Nobody Wants This star Kristen Bell will host the ceremony after previously helming the awards show in 2018.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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Perhaps the upbeat CEOs are steering other sectors, as the movements of investors, who moved out of tech to utilities, financials and materials on Tuesday, suggest.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Due to La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean, the jet stream is buckled to the north and all the rain storms are being steered away from southern California.Max Golembo, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ramirez-Rosa resigned from that leadership post and from his coveted Zoning Committee chair role after apologizing, leading to a power vacuum in council leadership that was not filled until Johnson tapped vice mayor Ald.Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Some Capitol visitors wore red shirts advocating that Democratic chairs be banned.Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Many of them are piloting it in some way, shape or form across specific projects.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The mission was piloted by NASA astronaut Nick Hague, who became the first active U.S. Space Force Guardian to launch into space since the branch's establishment in 2019.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The appointment, announced on the Catholic feast of the Epiphany, positions McElroy at the forefront of the U.S. Catholic Church as Donald Trump begins his second term as president.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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These issues are at the forefront of Mood Machine (out tomorrow), which is, in part, an investigation into the company’s internal practices.Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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For the past 46 years, runners have navigated the scenic Lowcountry of Kiawah Island, a barrier island near Charleston that has an average elevation of only six feet above sea level.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Running out of battery while navigating an unfamiliar city, using translation apps, or staying in touch with friends and family can quickly turn a great day into a stressful one.Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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The text at the top of the video lists conservative commentator Benny Johnson as the source.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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At the top of this season, those missions are done.Megan Vick, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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