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
Richard Martini served as the film’s primary director, with fellow co-writer Susan Shapiro credited with helming the on-the-ground Cannes material.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The project marks director Li Liming’s return after helming the previous installment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Arizona sheriff helming the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance gave an update about where the case stands on its 100th day.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His selection continues a tradition of artists helming the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
She is also known for her directing work, helming key episodes of Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The project marks director Li Liming’s return after helming the previous installment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 May 2026
The Arizona sheriff helming the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance gave an update about where the case stands on its 100th day.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 May 2026
His selection continues a tradition of artists helming the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
She is also known for her directing work, helming key episodes of Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helming
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His legacy is steering the economy through a pandemic and the worst inflation in a generation.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Here, such extended sequences of cowboys steering their steeds and working their land feel rushed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Four startups — Algas Organics, X Net, Carbon Wave and Chemergy — are piloting ways to turn sargassum into useful products like fertilizer or building materials.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The technology pioneered by BETA is part of the vanguard of self-piloting planes in the space.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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