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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
The Belgian designer, who has previously been at the creative helm of Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory, presented a co-ed ready-to-wear collection. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026 After her grandfather signed the Giving Pledge in 2010, Lorenz took the helm of the foundation the following year. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Verb
The humor — especially in terms of the comedic timing — absolutely sparkles in this production helmed by director Charles Pasternak. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Finley, a director with credits like Thoroughbreds and Bad Education, will helm the show’s first two episodes. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 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
  • Malcolm McHaffie, head of the Special Crime Division at the Crown Prosecution Service, said in a statement that the charges come after the agency received a new file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 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
  • Co-chair Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, communications strategist and author, framed the committee's work around a phrase long used as a rallying cry in disability advocacy circles.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • This historic hotel sits along Cape May’s oh-so-charming beachfront, offering easy access to the sand where complimentary chairs, towels, and umbrellas await.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 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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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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