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noun

ˈhelm How to pronounce helm (audio)
Definition of helmnext
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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verb

as in to steer
to operate or control the course of a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel

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Recent Examples of helm
Noun
Green will be at the helm tonight when the Mets host the rival Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Still, British politics could become a more pressing concern for the bond market with Burnham at the helm. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Verb
Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, a triple Olympic gold medalist as a player and who led the US Women's team to Olympic gold and silver, now helms the US Men's National Team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 But those rental and bus services, under the name Boise River Raft & Tube, are run by Boise River Runners, LLC, a private company helmed by Idaho developer Bill Truax. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for helm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
  1. head
  2. steer
  3. chair
  4. pilot
  5. forefront
  6. top
Noun
  • However, the broader research on head impacts does indicate that individuals and sports organizations should be thinking about protecting brain health.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Walk me through what was going through your head during your elimination.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 July 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • Related Stories The Wonderloom launch was steered by Content Partners’ executive VP Scott Hemming and partner Alphonse Lordo.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Deb is willing to put some of her resentment aside to help Sutton steer Hugh towards safer choices.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
Definition of steer
Noun
  • Neeru Khosla is the co-founder and chair of the CK12 Foundation, an education non-profit.
    — Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026
  • The concerts are well attended; a folding chair is recommended.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of chair
Verb
  • Manuel Varela, who also pilots Goodie, says the drone has switchable nozzles for whatever the cleaning job calls for.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The point is to pilot agentic commerce in daylight, under supervision, with capital tied to liability and the ability to shut a system down.
    — John Nay, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of pilot
Noun
  • After all, this was one of Bermuda’s first major hotel projects in more than a decade—one that put contemporary design at the forefront.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Marked down a rare 36 percent, these chic loafers are crafted from sleek leather for a streamlined, sophisticated look on the outside and a pillowy feel on the inside, leaving all-day comfort at the forefront.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of forefront
Noun
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said the president may discuss the war in Iran and the state of the economy at the top of the speech.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
  • The matching top and pants can also be worn separately throughout a trip.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of top

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