as in head
the place of leadership or command
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
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Recent Examples of helm
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Rather than replacing human judgment, AI should function as a collaborative partner that amplifies human capabilities, bringing efficiency and precision while keeping skilled professionals at the decision-making helm.
—Usman Shuja, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 May 2025
Lionsgate has recently announced that Guadagnino is attached to helm a new take on the book with a script from Scott Z. Burns, and the director himself appeared via video at CinemaCon earlier this month to tease the project.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Mattson departed in 1949, but the Handlers remained at firmly helm until 1975.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Rather than replacing human judgment, AI should function as a collaborative partner that amplifies human capabilities, bringing efficiency and precision while keeping skilled professionals at the decision-making helm.
—Usman Shuja, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Behind the scenes, the series is helmed by a robust team of producers including Lashan Browning, Donna Edge-Rachell, Paris Bauldwin, Alissa Horowitz, Daniel Wiener, Jamail Shelton, and Rich Allen for Antoinette Media.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 May 2025
Lionsgate has recently announced that Guadagnino is attached to helm a new take on the book with a script from Scott Z. Burns, and the director himself appeared via video at CinemaCon earlier this month to tease the project.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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In May 2023, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, co-signed an open letter describing the technology as a potential extinction risk—a narrative that has arguably helped OpenAI center itself and steer regulatory conversations.—
Karen Hao,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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At that point, the chief engineer had also woken up and went to the control room to try and maneuver the ship while the skipper attempted to steer from the fly bridge.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This collapsible sling chair with a sturdy wood frame is light enough to travel with you on all your beach trips or park days.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Doctors can fight weight bias through steps such as equipping medical offices with waiting room chairs, exam tables and medical equipment for people of all sizes, the study said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Microsoft has also piloted a tool that uses AI to analyze phone conversations to determine whether a call may be fraudulent and alert the user accordingly.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Two additional men, accused of piloting and refueling the smuggling boat, were apprehended shortly after the vessel washed ashore.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Immigration policy being at the forefront of politics is nothing new.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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At the forefront of his mind is technological advancement, ecological concerns, and the question of mass migration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The narrative skillfully navigates themes of wealth, power, and the pressures of maintaining status in a community where everyone is watching—and waiting for a crack in the façade.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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Technology leaders who take a proactive, strategic approach will navigate the complexities of compliance while positioning themselves for sustainable growth.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Patricia was looking forward to her mother climbing to the top of the 750-foot Diamond Head, but her then-72-year-old mom felt daunted by the challenging ascent and opted to stay at the base.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Family Firms Lead, Still Family enterprises are quietly outpacing their public peers in gender diversity at the top.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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