as in head
the place of leadership or command
She was at the helm when the company went through its most significant period of growth.
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Recent Examples of helm
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Director Saul Metzstein, nominated for an Emmy for his work on Season 3, returns to helm Season 5.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization, which is helmed by Olivia Walton (who is married to the grandson of Sam Walton), places museum-quality works in spots like restaurants, bars, parks, and even the airport.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Onstage, Rousteing recounted his journey to the helm of Balmain as a young 24-year-old designer, and the first Black man to lead a major Paris fashion house.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Director Saul Metzstein, nominated for an Emmy for his work on Season 3, returns to helm Season 5.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
They would both helm 1966's The Chase, which also starred Janice Rule, Marlon Brando and Angie Dickinson, among others.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization, which is helmed by Olivia Walton (who is married to the grandson of Sam Walton), places museum-quality works in spots like restaurants, bars, parks, and even the airport.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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During Tuesday's media availability, Swinney addressed concerns about Clemson's 1-2 start by pointing to the track record since he was named head coach in 2009.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other patrons saw us with cell phones — an immense luxury at the time — and steered clear of us.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Putting structures in place keeps emotions from steering decisions off course.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Items to bring include a flashlight with a red balloon over the lens and a folding chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Senators voted along party lines, 48-47, to approve the nomination of Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, to the remaining four months of a term on the Fed board.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frank Quirarte, piloting his new Yamaha WaveRunner, narrated a play-by-play for his Instagram live feed.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nurabot is currently being piloted in Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, on a ward that treats diseases associated with the lungs, face and neck, including lung cancer and asthma.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Our treatments are designed with our clients’ needs at the forefront.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Celtics are not projected to be a stellar team this season, but at the forefront will be their superstar guard, Jaylen Brown.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His comments heaped political and financial pressure on media companies navigating a febrile and toxic atmosphere in the aftermath of Kirk's assassination.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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To navigate this uncharted terrain, leaders can benefit from having a blueprint for carving out the best approach for their organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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