as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling
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Recent Examples of helmsman
Phelan, a Beaumont Republican in his first session as the House’s helmsman, is under increasing fire from staunch GOP conservatives for appointing Democrats such as Dutton, who is from Houston, as committee chairmen, though having panel leaders of both parties is a tradition of the chamber.
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Robert T. Garrett, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021
The helmsman spun the wheel, but to no effect.
—Annie Murphy Paul, Wired, 15 June 2021
Stubing came up not long after TMTMS finished and then ABC-Entertainment president Fred Silverman pushed for him to be cast in the role of the often saluting seafaring ship helmsman.
—Jolie Lash, EW.com, 29 May 2021
The sailing organization also call its hydrofoiling boats the F50, in deference to F1, and has changed the name of the helmsman, in traditional yacht-racing parlance, to driver.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022
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Robert T. Garrett, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021
The helmsman spun the wheel, but to no effect.
—Annie Murphy Paul, Wired, 15 June 2021
Stubing came up not long after TMTMS finished and then ABC-Entertainment president Fred Silverman pushed for him to be cast in the role of the often saluting seafaring ship helmsman.
—Jolie Lash, EW.com, 29 May 2021
The sailing organization also call its hydrofoiling boats the F50, in deference to F1, and has changed the name of the helmsman, in traditional yacht-racing parlance, to driver.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmsman
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Salem is already a leader as well who excels in the classroom and is described as a positive example for other students.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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What People Are Saying President Joe Biden has been in communication with Democratic leaders as a potential government shutdown approaches.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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After poignant family goodbyes at the gravesite, ranch foreman Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) literally buries his life mentor using the gleaming funeral showpiece shovel.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The guest home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the foreman home has two bedrooms and one bathroom.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Its themes and plots were often pitch-dark and inhabited by hypnotists, somnambulists, mediums, spies, the devil himself, serial killers, and crime bosses.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sibley’s former boss, then-inspector general Mark Smith, left in April after being named as an independent monitor to oversee police reforms in Portland, Ore.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Canoo has also seen major leadership departures recently: Aforementioned design chief Richard Kim Chief engineer Christoph Kuttner CTO Sohel Merchant CFO Greg Ethridge General counsel Hector Ruiz That leaves Canoo with just a co-founder on board.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the chaos of a raging fire, the veteran defies the chief’s orders to withdraw, determined to save an occupant.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company is the master of noise-canceling technology and these earbuds do an equally excellent job of blocking out the outside world.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shoup, the commander on duty at the time, soon realized more calls would come in because the phone number was a misprint from a newspaper ad.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taking turns exiting their Crew Dragon spacecraft, Isaacman, Polaris Dawn mission commander, and Sarah Gillis, mission specialist, took turns testing the mobility and functionality of SpaceX's new extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuits.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Three directors seem locked in at the moment for Oscar nominations — Baker, Audiard and Corbet.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kercher, the director of laboratory operations at St. Jude, converted a typical RV into a mobile lab that was parked among other campers.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Helmsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmsman. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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