DRIVER'S SEAT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

driver's seat

noun

Definition of driver's seat

as in helm

the place of leadership or command with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat

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Recent Examples of driver's seat There is no driver's seat, steering wheel or traditional controls. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Drake now solely claims the ninth-most periods spent in the driver's seat, according to the chart company. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Unlike traditional advisory platforms, which often require multiple consultations before presenting usable options, RetireWizard provides meaningful data upfront — putting the saver in the driver's seat from the very first interaction. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026 From the beach to the driver's seat of a car, a sunset looks beautiful from anywhere. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's seat

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Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Catherine Villareal and Ana María Tarazona, will take over the helm while filmmaker Danniela Castro Valencia takes on the role of content consultant.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Special Crime Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement that the charges come after the agency received a new file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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Co-chair Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, communications strategist and author, framed the committee's work around a phrase long used as a rallying cry in disability advocacy circles.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
This historic hotel sits along Cape May’s oh-so-charming beachfront, offering easy access to the sand where complimentary chairs, towels, and umbrellas await.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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