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 The driver's seat was occupied by a mannequin clad in a black-and-white SpaceX spacesuit. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 At the time, Affleck allowed Samuel, then 10, to sit in the driver's seat of a bright yellow Lamborghini SUV before the boy accidentally put the car into reverse and backed into a white BMW. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Investigators say the couple's vehicle was struck by five bullets, one of which went through the driver's seat and struck the man in the back. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Which sedans offer higher driver's seat position for better visibility? — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's seat

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Noun

Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
The upper deck resembles that of a megayacht, outfitted with both the helm station and the owner’s quarters.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

In their garage, prosecutors said, Navarrete struck both his mother and father on the head and then strangled them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker did not practice Friday, head coach Andy Reid revealed during his final media availability of the week.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker has it and recommends draping it over your favorite reading chair or at the foot of your bed for an easy dose of texture.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Throughout the yard is plenty of seating, both tables and chairs for entertaining and benches for contemplation — although Julie noted that there have been times they’ve been inundated with mosquitos.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of chair

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