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
Rivian has released an over-the-air software update and will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt pretensioner assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
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James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The carjacking suspect, only identified as a 31-year-old Denver man, allegedly pulled a woman from the driver's seat of the Toyota and drove off.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
But that happiness quickly took a turn when the mother quickly braked and stopped the vehicle, and sent him flying into the open area behind the driver's seat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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James Powel, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The carjacking suspect, only identified as a 31-year-old Denver man, allegedly pulled a woman from the driver's seat of the Toyota and drove off.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
The man sat in the driver's seat, while the woman sat in the passenger seat, their crying child in the man’s arms.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
But that happiness quickly took a turn when the mother quickly braked and stopped the vehicle, and sent him flying into the open area behind the driver's seat.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driver's seat
Noun
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Since Bondi took over the helm of the Justice Department, the lawmakers allege that some of Ballard's clients have received favorable treatment.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Summer is the season of Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl this year, as the beloved conductor wraps up his 17-year run at the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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After Mike Vrabel was fired as the head coach in Tennessee, Kuhr spent the 2024 season as a defensive assistant with the Giants before Vrabel re-hired him in New England as his inside linebackers coach.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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After last season’s 7-5 finish, head coach Brennan Marion left to become Colorado’s OC.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Alijah Arenas sank into a folding chair, his face buried in a towel, his breathing heavy.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Driver's seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driver%27s%20seat. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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