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
Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Chiuri was appointed to the Fendi helm as chief creative officer last October, joining from Dior, and made her runway debut at Milan Fashion Week last February.
—Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The two men and their lawyer, John Carpenter, previously wanted their case heard before the release of the Michael biopic helmed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, but the case faced a series of delays and was previously set for trial in October 2027.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Musk has proven the power of his RDF before – with one analysis arguing Tesla’s stock market capitalization would be $500 billion lower without Musk at the helm.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Chiuri was appointed to the Fendi helm as chief creative officer last October, joining from Dior, and made her runway debut at Milan Fashion Week last February.
—Luisa Zargani For Wwd, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
McGuire replaces Harsh Saini, who temporarily helmed the multistakeholder initiative for nearly a year following Colin Browne’s departure last July.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The two men and their lawyer, John Carpenter, previously wanted their case heard before the release of the Michael biopic helmed by Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, but the case faced a series of delays and was previously set for trial in October 2027.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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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,
17 June 2026
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He was left unconscious, suffering a head injury that remained bleeding days later.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Though the workshop is distinct from Lost Kite, key leaders—like MPWW’s founder and artistic director, Jennifer Bowen—are steering Lost Kite’s editorial team.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Do is serving a five-year sentence in federal prison for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to steer $10 million in pandemic relief funds to two nonprofits.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The space is chic but cozy, with ample table space, soft chairs, and a visually stunning bar anchoring it all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The crew consists of mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas, as well as pilot Luca Parmitano and commander Randy Bresnik.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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The firm has its own dedicated blockchain research lab and piloted the project with an unnamed Japanese ad agency.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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With decades of experience in healthcare entrepreneurship and policy advocacy, Jacobs has been at the forefront of transforming healthcare through mindful practices and collaborative efforts.—
Gary Jacobs,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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And so, one of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
Noun
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On Thursday morning, photos showed floodwater had nearly risen to the top of the garage door.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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His experiments continued in Milan, playing another 4-4-2 diamond, with Alexis Mac Allister at the top of it, and a strike partnership of summer signings Alexander Isak and Ekitike.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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