as in steering
to operate or control the course of
a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel
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Recent Examples of helming
Gomez is also set to make her directorial debut, helming the premiere episode of the new four-episode season.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Canadian outlet La Presse reported that the superstar singer would be helming a residency at Paris La Défense Arena, a 40,000-seat venue.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Ben Younger, known for directing the Miles Teller boxing drama Bleed for This, is helming the project and is bringing his expertise as a pilot to the film.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Conan O’Brien is returning as host after earning rave reviews for his work helming the show in 2025.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Dutch Could Return to the ‘Predator’ Franchise Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film.
—Ryan Brennan
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The ‘Predator’ Return Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film in the series.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Canadian outlet La Presse reported that the superstar singer would be helming a residency at Paris La Défense Arena, a 40,000-seat venue.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Ben Younger, known for directing the Miles Teller boxing drama Bleed for This, is helming the project and is bringing his expertise as a pilot to the film.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds.
—Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Conan O’Brien is returning as host after earning rave reviews for his work helming the show in 2025.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Dutch Could Return to the ‘Predator’ Franchise Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film.
—Ryan Brennan
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The ‘Predator’ Return Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film in the series.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helming
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The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Brennan have raised concerns that prosecutors are steering the case toward a favorable forum, according to a New York Times report last December.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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The point of Artemis II is prove Orion can keep astronauts safe, with the spacecraft flying with life-support systems and command and piloting hardware for the first time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The companies that will define the next decade are not piloting.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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