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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
Working with various British helms over the years — Sir Ben Ainslie, Giles Scott and more recently Fletcher — part of Great Britain’s strength last year was the duo’s ever-solid partnership.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Conan O’Brien will return as host after earning rave reviews for his work helming the show in 2025.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Reijn previously teamed up with A24 to helm films like Babygirl and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
Working with various British helms over the years — Sir Ben Ainslie, Giles Scott and more recently Fletcher — part of Great Britain’s strength last year was the duo’s ever-solid partnership.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Hawke’s prior Oscar nominations came for the films Boyhood (2015), Before Midnight (2014), and Before Sunset (2005) — all helmed by Linklater — as well as Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day (2002).
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Conan O’Brien will return as host after earning rave reviews for his work helming the show in 2025.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
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Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in an apparent assassination at his home in the city of Zintan in northwestern Libya, the head of his political team said on Tuesday.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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His cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds, records showed.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.—
Elizabeth Heck,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Big screen or home stream, takeout or dine-in, Tribune writers are here to steer you toward your next great experience.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Though the team’s executive chair and general manager are still acclimating to one another, Pohlad’s initial impression is to feel fortunate Zoll was available to lead the Twins after Falvey agreed to step down as team president on Friday, only 13 days before the start of the new season.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Orion capsule the crew will pilot – built by Lockheed Martin – is due to travel about 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the moon, taking its passengers the farthest humans have ever ventured in space before returning to Earth.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The city’s unique pace of regulation, agile visa regimes, and deep integration across sectors from education to manufacturing provide a seamless environment for businesses to pilot, scale, and diversify quickly, often cutting through the bureaucratic inertia found elsewhere.—
Abdulla Belhoul,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The agency is at the forefront of Israel’s battle against Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the short term, Kennard provides extra length for a team looking to spread the floor with Luca Doncic and LeBron James at the forefront.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 24-year-old skier, competing in his first Olympics, held the top of the podium for most of the final at Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio on Saturday morning.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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No matter what is in the training sessions or policy manual, Stoughton said the most powerful message officers receive is from the top.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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