DRIVER'S SEATS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

driver's seats

noun

plural of driver's seat

as in helms

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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Noun

DeMicco helms Margie Claus from a script by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

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Concentration of power is a key AI risk, the heads of leading AI companies told the UN Security Council on Wednesday.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Beyond coffee, Gottsman said candidates should avoid other distractions or unprofessional impressions by putting away their phones, skipping overpowering fragrances, removing sunglasses from the tops of their heads and avoiding chewing gum.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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The affable Belgian designer, who rose to fashion fame thanks to his 11-year stint helming Y/Project, further cemented his fashion profile last year by taking up the reins of Maison Margiela, succeeding John Galliano.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
From 2027, Rebordinos will pass the reins to Maialen Beloki, his deputy director for 11 years and the first woman to head the San Sebastián Film Festival in its 74-year history.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of reins

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The floors were swept, chairs were set up, flowers from a local farm decorated the tables.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

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