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
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
And as the man at its helm, Musk has been presidential confidant, cost-cutter, and government contractor all at once.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Ayer most recently helmed the Jason Statham action vehicle A Working Man, hitting theaters Friday, and previously directed Pitt in 2014’s Fury.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Disneyland Paris has a new restaurant under the helm of chef Jean Imbert, who is bringing cuisine straight from iconic Disney films.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
And as the man at its helm, Musk has been presidential confidant, cost-cutter, and government contractor all at once.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Powell’s combat experience spanned decades, from leading soldiers as a junior officer in Vietnam to helming the Pentagon during invasions of Panama (1989) and Iraq (1990-1991).
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Ayer most recently helmed the Jason Statham action vehicle A Working Man, hitting theaters Friday, and previously directed Pitt in 2014’s Fury.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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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
Verb
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The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1942, current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) grandfather, William Newsom, steered Pat Brown’s campaign for district attorney.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Johan took over as chair in 2011, when preparations for the Moderna Museet show, which would audaciously reframe af Klint as an artist of world-historical importance, were just beginning.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Still, just over half of retailers are currently piloting the technology, while 43 percent of retailers are actively evaluating use cases for agentic AI and 4 percent of retailers lack any plans to integrate agents into their technology stacks.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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Set in a postapocalyptic world, the series follows 14-year-old Shinji Ikari, who is recruited to pilot a giant biomechanical weapon called an evangelion to defend humanity against mysterious beings known as Angels.—
Ronald S. Green,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2025
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The reversals are a major about-face from immigration policies under former President Biden, and come as Trump and his top aides have ratcheted up attacks on judges who rule against them, with immigration being at the forefront of many disagreements.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening Infrastructure Against Extreme Conditions Facilities teams are now at the forefront of climate resilience and disaster-proofing.—
Rob Almond,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But, like other resorts trying to navigate the new demands of wellness, there's more work to be done.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Like Belly, Kitty learns to navigate young love, complex relationships and the challenges of growing up.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the top of the seventh inning Friday, Harvey jogged in from the bullpen.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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That offered just a brief snapshot into the warmth and generosity of an athlete who constantly inspires, though Tui’s bubbly, eccentric exterior belies her challenging and often traumatic journey to the top of international rugby.—
George Ramsay and Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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