as in tricorn
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
Buy or rent gear (boards, life vests, helmets) at CrawDaddy Outdoors, 20 minutes away in Waverly, before tackling the rapids that give this section of the river a consistent beginner-friendly swell.
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Who knew the actor could pull off the mind control helmet?
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
This is what Daniel Jones used to do annually with his teammates, minus Wilson’s out-of-place Giants helmet and shoulder pads while throwing to teammates in shorts and T-shirts.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger allegedly did not wear helmets at the time of the crash.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Who knew the actor could pull off the mind control helmet?
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
This is what Daniel Jones used to do annually with his teammates, minus Wilson’s out-of-place Giants helmet and shoulder pads while throwing to teammates in shorts and T-shirts.
—Pat Leonard, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The driver and passenger allegedly did not wear helmets at the time of the crash.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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Over the course of his five-Oscar career, Francis Coppola has many times gone back under the hood of even his greatest films like Apocalypse Now and The Conversation, to recut and improve versions for posterity.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Under the hood, the 2001 Prelude featured a standard naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder (H22A4 VTEC engine), rated at 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, which sent all the power to the front wheels.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Here, visitors can see blue skullcaps, Fendler’s meadow-rues, saniculas, Johnny jump-ups, bush lupines, monkey flowers, globe lilies, California poppies, bird’s eyes, and wallflowers.—
Deb Hopewell,
AFAR Media,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clothing is one example, and interpreters often explain that modesty was not the only driving factor for the long pants, skirts and sleeves as well as bonnets.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The windshield and bonnet in particular have turned white and brown, the black barely visible underneath.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent sent turbans down the runway with flowing gowns.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Andy Warhol painted a watercolor of a cat in a turban.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Another favorite look of mine from this week consisted of an olive green trench coat featuring double-breasted detailing, which was worn with a matching belt and a black beret.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Unlike the first movie's lead stalker, McCone's face is covered by a creepy gray mask, black sunglasses and a black beret.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But then, Keller made his own discovery: Someone else claimed to have found the New Orleans casque.—
Chelsea Brasted,
NOLA.com,
9 Apr. 2018
Noun
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Scott’s first company offered a wide range of hats, with a focus on providing comfortable headwear for patients undergoing chemotherapy.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In 2018, the Indians retired use of Chief Wahoo on their jerseys and hats.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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