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Recent Examples of helmed
Dasheene is Ladera’s award-winning restaurant helmed by Chef Nigel Mitchel, a pioneer of the island’s farm-to-table movement.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Based on a novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), the film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who previously helmed hits like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
It’s joined by the county firefighters’ union and Children First San Diego, a political action committee helmed by leaders of the YMCA of San Diego County and Jewish Family Service of San Diego, two of the region’s biggest social services providers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In April 2022, Sherpa Hospitality joined hands with the Shinta Mani hotel brand, helmed by the pioneering hotel architect Bill Bensley, to redevelop the property as a luxury boutique resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Moshe helmed the film from a script he co-wrote with Mark Bacci and Ron Hutchinson.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Lindsay Liles, who worked on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise among others, is leading casting and Michael Shea, who helmed 100 episodes of Bachelor in Paradise and FBoy Island, is directing.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
The veterinary concept got its start in West Hollywood, helmed by Chief Executive Steven Eidelman and backed by several investment firms.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Unseld helmed the Bulls for the game in the stead of coach Billy Donovan, who was away from the team to spend time with his family after the death of his father, Bill Donovan Sr.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Based on a novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), the film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who previously helmed hits like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
It’s joined by the county firefighters’ union and Children First San Diego, a political action committee helmed by leaders of the YMCA of San Diego County and Jewish Family Service of San Diego, two of the region’s biggest social services providers.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In April 2022, Sherpa Hospitality joined hands with the Shinta Mani hotel brand, helmed by the pioneering hotel architect Bill Bensley, to redevelop the property as a luxury boutique resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Moshe helmed the film from a script he co-wrote with Mark Bacci and Ron Hutchinson.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Lindsay Liles, who worked on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise among others, is leading casting and Michael Shea, who helmed 100 episodes of Bachelor in Paradise and FBoy Island, is directing.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
The veterinary concept got its start in West Hollywood, helmed by Chief Executive Steven Eidelman and backed by several investment firms.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Unseld helmed the Bulls for the game in the stead of coach Billy Donovan, who was away from the team to spend time with his family after the death of his father, Bill Donovan Sr.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmed
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Michael Carrick and his coaching staff have steered the side to six victories in seven matches.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But China has consistently steered clear of direct involvement in its partners’ conflicts, showing little appetite for wading into Middle Eastern security matters beyond protecting its own assets.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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His racing team placed second at the Indy 500 in 1999—British-American driver Jeff Ward piloted the car.—
Brent Rose,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
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The chatbot is scheduled to be piloted in 500 restaurants by the end of 2026, and the BK Assistant web and app platform will be available in all locations in the United States by the end of the year.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Helmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmed. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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