as in hoods
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmets
Along with the car show there will be music, food and vendors selling items ranging from cars, car parts and accessories to key chains and helmets.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests could experience the NFL Museum to explore the evolution of the league and see trophies, Hall of Fame busts, crystal team helmets and historic shoes and jerseys.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The family's attorney says that something like this should never have happened, and that Cole-Graham and her family members were all wearing helmets at the time.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Community bicycle repair programs may know which bicycle helmets are the good ones and are up to date on their safety requirements.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
According to the Metropolitan Police, six suspects wearing motorcycle helmets visited the store, with one entering and threatening staff and members of the public with weapons, including machetes.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
As seen in videos of the rescue, a group of people wearing helmets pulled up both the firefighter and the dog, who was placed in a white duffel bag with a sturdy harness.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Europeans still seem to have their helmets strapped on securely.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests could experience the NFL Museum to explore the evolution of the league and see trophies, Hall of Fame busts, crystal team helmets and historic shoes and jerseys.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The family's attorney says that something like this should never have happened, and that Cole-Graham and her family members were all wearing helmets at the time.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Community bicycle repair programs may know which bicycle helmets are the good ones and are up to date on their safety requirements.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
According to the Metropolitan Police, six suspects wearing motorcycle helmets visited the store, with one entering and threatening staff and members of the public with weapons, including machetes.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
As seen in videos of the rescue, a group of people wearing helmets pulled up both the firefighter and the dog, who was placed in a white duffel bag with a sturdy harness.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Europeans still seem to have their helmets strapped on securely.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
Noun
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There are two cantilevered fireplaces with copper hoods.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accessories like berets and scarves popped in red tartan, while others wrapped bundled up in Burberry’s check.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Jan. 2026
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So grab your bags, your berets, and maybe your best selfie face?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Working with various British helms over the years — Sir Ben Ainslie, Giles Scott and more recently Fletcher — part of Great Britain’s strength last year was the duo’s ever-solid partnership.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her mother has also influenced her teaching approach as Couch has taken on a role beyond just educating, bringing her daughter’s clothes to school and buying winter hats and socks for her students.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers donned coats and hats to pass out food.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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