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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
But Disney is graded on a curve, and investors have kept the stock in neutral since 2022, anxiously awaiting the Next Great Era of Disney that Bob Iger’s return to the helm promised.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Capping it all off are a dreamy spa and a restaurant helmed by wunderkind Niclas Nussbaumer, who, at the age of 29 became one of the youngest chefs ever to score two Michelin stars.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Atlantic Records executive Tammy (Rosanna Arquette) has signed up in-demand director Johannes (Alexander Skarsgård) to helm Charli’s Amazon concert film, an important cog to making sure brat is forever.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
But Disney is graded on a curve, and investors have kept the stock in neutral since 2022, anxiously awaiting the Next Great Era of Disney that Bob Iger’s return to the helm promised.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
O'Brien went on to praise his late friend, who is known for helming beloved films such as This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, and many more.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Capping it all off are a dreamy spa and a restaurant helmed by wunderkind Niclas Nussbaumer, who, at the age of 29 became one of the youngest chefs ever to score two Michelin stars.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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Over his last four seasons as head coach, including 2021 in New Orleans, Payton’s offense has not ranked inside the top 10 in points and yards.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Avtar had worked as the temple’s head cook for the last 23 years, and he was deeply involved in service to both the Sikh community and the Tracy area in general, Deep said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In practical terms, a fee-only planner has no financial incentive to steer you toward a particular annuity, insurance product, or investment fund.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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But my interpreter and guide, Alex Kotchev, a Bulgarian who has spent more than two decades living and eating attentively in Sapporo, steered me instead to Menya Saimi, in a sleepy residential neighborhood a half hour's subway ride from the city center.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Executive Rooms have cushy beds, nice hardwood floors, spa showers, jetted tubs, a super-ergonomic office chair, and energizing views of Metcalfe Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Babies and young children attend events into the wee hours of the night, often falling asleep in someone’s arms or dozing across several chairs.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Sunnyvale began piloting a similar program limited to northwest Sunnyvale.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Shibaura location puts the property at the forefront of Tokyo's waterfront development, with easy access to both Haneda Airport and the city center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The issue of balance has come to the forefront in recent weeks, as Everton’s results have started to plateau.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The path to the top is not professionally supported.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Heat 2 cups milk in the top of a double boiler just until bubbles start to form on the bottom of the pan.—
Indianapolis Star,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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