as in head
the place of leadership or command
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
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Recent Examples of helm
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
The bitter public feud is playing out in one of the most pivotal states in the country, which routinely helps decide who holds the majority in the Senate and who helms the White House.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lake County Sheriff Deputy Police Chief Edward Jenkins, 54, announced earlier this month his run for sheriff to bring his nearly 30 years of experience with the department to its helm.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
The visual for the song featuring flamenco guitar, maracas and Latin percussion was helmed by prolific film (Pet Sematary Two, Best.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
The bitter public feud is playing out in one of the most pivotal states in the country, which routinely helps decide who holds the majority in the Senate and who helms the White House.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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Arniel steered the Jets to their first Presidents’ Trophy, energizing Winnipeg’s veterans after several years of postseason disappointment.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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After Shaver’s death in 1958, department store executives continued to steer the gala, but attendance and revenue waned.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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Those openings included a face-to-face meeting last month between the junta leader and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, which currently holds the rotating chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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In 2024, Bezos, as Amazon’s executive chair, received a salary of $81,840 (the same as the two prior years).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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A number of unique projects, currently numbering 20 to 25 worldwide, are among the first to pilot the WELL for Residential certification.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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After a decade-long run as one of the most layered and tragic characters ever to pilot spaceships in a certain distant galaxy, Diego Luna is finally ready to say goodbye to Cassian Andor.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the Longhorns have operated at the forefront of the market since the NCAA started allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their NIL rights in 2021.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Yet the office at the forefront of those legal battles is set to expand even further in the coming months.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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This month will ask you to stay true to your vision while navigating outside obstacles with grace.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Ultimately, Powertec is no stranger to navigating the stormy waters of manufacturing.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Sustainable fiber use and circularity also have been top of mind for Cone.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Apr. 2025
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This Week Our editors’ top picks, delivered free to your inbox every Friday.—
Sarah Kreps,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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