as in head
the place of leadership or command
She was at the helm when the company went through its most significant period of growth.
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Recent Examples of helm
Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Abel, who took over the helm at the start of 2026, purchased roughly $15 million worth of the company's stock, while committing to use all of his after-tax salary to buy shares every year.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
After Crystal listed off a roster of projects Reiner helmed over the years, a collective of actors who've appeared in his works made their way to the stage, holding hands as the audience applauded.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Hefets’ detainments were part of a national policy toward antisemitism, defined over decades in the shadow of the Holocaust and sharpened recently under the helm of Felix Klein, the first federal commissioner for combating antisemitism.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Abel, who took over the helm at the start of 2026, purchased roughly $15 million worth of the company's stock, while committing to use all of his after-tax salary to buy shares every year.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Burning Tree Smokehouse, the new pit on the block, is helmed by barbecue veteran Warren Webster.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
After Crystal listed off a roster of projects Reiner helmed over the years, a collective of actors who've appeared in his works made their way to the stage, holding hands as the audience applauded.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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The series of attacks comes after Israel killed Larijani, the head of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of a powerful militia aligned with the IRGC, in deadly airstrikes on Tuesday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a friend drifts off topic, steer gently toward the goal, and name a next step that each person can support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The new mayor would have to steer the city through the challenges that accompany its growth.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This rental feels right at home in the community, offering amenities like bicycles and beach chairs for soaking in the sun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For instance, Lenzing teamed up with Adidas and the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences to pilot a recycling process, which resulted in a sweater made from recycled lyocell fibers.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cisco’s People, Policy, and Purpose (3P) organization piloted its Working with AI program in just four weeks with five cross-functional teams.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kalshi has been at the forefront of that legal fight as the platforms barrel into states without regard to their gambling rules.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Connecticut has often been at the forefront of innovation in container redemption.—
Chuck Riegle,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The result was a 9-1 thumping by the Hurricanes that started the Panthers’ 6-11-0 spiral that dropped them from playoff contention and also triggered Carolina’s 12-game point streak that vaulted the team to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Lale Esquivel’s solo homer led off the top of sixth inning where the Mustangs scored 5 times.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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