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a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
More than 100 investigators have been involved in the manhunt, and authorities were able to track down the individuals after analyzing more than 150 DNA samples and examining several items the group left behind, such as gloves, a helmet and high-vis jackets left at the scene.
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The loser turns in their helmets and pads.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The helmet features a gold matte finish with a gray facemask and a black stripe down the middle, while the players will complete the look with beige uniform pants.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
The loser turns in their helmets and pads.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Brown made a gasp-worthy touchdown catch against App State in late September, climbing the ladder to reel in a pass, before slamming into the turf and breaking his nose as his helmet popped off.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025
The helmet features a gold matte finish with a gray facemask and a black stripe down the middle, while the players will complete the look with beige uniform pants.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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The girl told police that while riding the scooter she was approached by the suspect, who grabbed the hood of her sweatshirt and attempted to pull her.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another video shared the same day showed multiple men in tactical vests loading into a vehicle with a similar Mexican flag splayed across the hood.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each round is drenched in 0.45% white willow bark (a.k.a. BHA) to clear blackheads and minimize the look of pores, 4.5% citric acid to smooth uneven texture, and cypress tree leaf and skullcap to curb sebum production.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Here, plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help balance oil and prevent future congestion, while willow bark extract and salicylic acid clear out dead skin and visibly tighten pores.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2017, Ripa entered the eerie world of Hulu’s The Handmaid's Tale on Live with Kelly and Ryan, decked out in the show’s ominous red handmaiden cloak and a white bonnet like its main protagonist, Ofred (played by Elisabeth Moss).—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beef fat adds ricness to the briney seafood, and a Scotch bonnet chile ties it all together.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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She was hanged; her body thrown in the river and is often spotted wearing a green turban to hide her missing ear.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Per the company, brand-new elements were designed for Sloth’s pirate hat and bandana, and Mama Fratelli’s hair and beret.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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His past includes stints as a radio host and beret-wearing Guardian Angels anti-crime vigilante group founder.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Pair a black-and-white plaid skirt or jacket from your closet with a red sweater and a statement hat.—
Emma Kershaw,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Haygood, who owns a ranch in central Texas and a lake house in Hot Springs Village, stood out in his Los Angeles Dodgers baseball hat and Boston Celtics sweatshirt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is also shown in the video wearing a cartoonish sombrero and mustache.—
NPR,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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The initial days following the shutdown was followed by a blame game battle for social media attention, with Trump posting deepfakes of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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