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
Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Uncharted waters The Covid-19 pandemic was Powell’s most daunting challenge at the helm of the world’s most powerful central bank, economists and former Fed officials say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Netflix announced in March that the film was getting a sequel with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to helm the project.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Here’s the entire rundown, including games, dates, times and television information from the preseason through the regular season in coach Kevin Stefanski’s first year at the helm.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Uncharted waters The Covid-19 pandemic was Powell’s most daunting challenge at the helm of the world’s most powerful central bank, economists and former Fed officials say.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Verb
Co-showrunners Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore helmed the adaptation of the book that started it all.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Netflix announced in March that the film was getting a sequel with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to helm the project.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Collins’s main competitors are Derek Dooley, the former head coach of the football programs at Louisiana Tech and the University of Tennessee, and Buddy Carter, another Georgia congressman.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Some saw the chance to steer Cuba to a model like Vietnam, where communist rule coexisted with a thriving economy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The nod comes as recognition for Cue’s role in steering the tech giant’s entertainment and services unit, and for the fast rise of the Apple TV platform since 2019.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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As players sank into their chairs and coaches stood off to the side with their arms across their chests, Butera and president of baseball operations Paul Toboni talked through their priorities and their burgeoning identity.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Initially portrayed as an underdog, Bracco rose to become a dominant strategic force that landed a spot in the final three chairs alongside Tai Trang and Michele Fitzgerald.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Travolta has become qualified to pilot a variety of different planes, including the Boeing 747, 707 and 737, since obtaining a pilot license at age 22.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The department piloted the launchers in 2024 before a broader rollout last year.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Producers Pippa Harris and Danny Perkins‘ journey to adapting Enid Blyton’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree Series was at the forefront of this trend.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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