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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Double Diamond Wines has one of the true dream teams of Napa Valley at its helm with master sommelier Jason Smith and esteemed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
The film, helmed by returning director Yu, continues the story of Ne Zha, a rebellious and powerful young deity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The layoffs are part of a broader effort by the new White House administration to shrink the federal workforce, which is being spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at its helm.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Buy Now: $75 Double Diamond Wines 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley California
Double Diamond Wines has one of the true dream teams of Napa Valley at its helm with master sommelier Jason Smith and esteemed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Hulu’s newest drama is helmed by a real-life story about a woman whose adoptive parents were the ultimate skeptics.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
The film, helmed by returning director Yu, continues the story of Ne Zha, a rebellious and powerful young deity.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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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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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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Carney will visit Paris and London to strengthen alliances and discuss economic diversification, while steering clear of Washington for now.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Yet one of the most important beneficiaries has been the medical field, where F1’s ability to steer change is well established.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Best Choice Products 3-Piece Acacia Wood Bistro Set Enjoy drinks or a meal outdoors with this three-piece bistro set, which comes with two foldable chairs and a round, foldable coffee table.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Pritzker left the library board in 1998 and stepped down as library foundation chair in 2004.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Legge, who piloted the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports, became the 17th woman to compete at NASCAR’s top-level and the first since Danica Patrick in 2018.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even the most confident drivers can struggle when piloting an unfamiliar vehicle in inclement weather.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside Online,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, companies are still working to diversify and localize their supply networks, with risk and resilience at the forefront of the supply chain agenda.—
Eran Mizrahi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The recent criminalization bills also include fetal personhood rhetoric—a legal doctrine at the forefront of the fight over reproductive rights that aims to give an embryo and fetus the legal rights of people.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The event challenges participating teams to navigate a 4-to-6-mile course, featuring 15 unique obstacles while raising funds for worthy organizations.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The couple are still navigating a bi-coastal relationship, with Madix based in Los Angeles and Wai working as a fitness coach in New York City.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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For the special event, Brown wore a form-fitting, black strapless gown that featured a low-cut, structured, corset-like top.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rihanna also wore a neon green bikini top with a thin layer of sheer fabric overtop.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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