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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
Dave Quinn, People.com, 28 May 2025
The latter four entries are all helmed by Cruise's strongest contemporary creative partner, Christopher McQuarrie.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Martens would go on to join Y/Project in 2010 and take the creative helm of that brand in 2013, accruing a reputation for innovative cutting and an experimental approach to fashion.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
Verb
Well, the theatrical piece dramatizes the real-life events of a highly successful British deception operation during World War II, helmed by intelligence officers Ewen Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley and aimed at misleading Nazi Germany about the Allied invasion of Southern Europe.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 28 May 2025
The latter four entries are all helmed by Cruise's strongest contemporary creative partner, Christopher McQuarrie.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 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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The program has drawn scrutiny for years, seen by critics as ways for supervisors to solicit political support by steering millions in public money to recipients of their choosing with no public debate.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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After seizing power in 2007, Hamas clamped down on Gaza’s gangs — sometimes with brute force and sometimes by steering perks their way.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Republican Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa Crime activist Sliwa is a Republican in a largely Democratic city, but has the endorsement of all five Republican city borough party chairs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Now, as Tesla billionaire Elon Musk quietly backs a shock dollar collapse warning, Trump has confirmed a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair will be coming out soon, priming the bitcoin price and crypto market.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The Path Forward The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Notably, accessibility and aging is at the forefront of its place design.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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As the name suggests, small claims court is designed to help people resolve minor disputes and features a simplified process that many individuals can navigate even without an attorney.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The teen has an intellectual disability that affects his ability to read and had trouble navigating the phone system to call his mom, McCarthy said.—
Rachel Baye,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Once again, the Hornets have a slew of decisions to make during another crucial offseason, ranging from the top of the roster all the way down to the final spot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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