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a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmets
Osterhout said evaluating prospects does not require shoulder pads, helmets or full smash-mouth competition.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Sticks, helmets, pants, gloves, skates and more will be sold at Pure Hockey.
—Jason Dill
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
On defense, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott watched practice without helmets.
—Pete Sweeney
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Still, there are no pads, only helmets and a glimmering competitive desire that’s ramping up as the team reached the midway mark of OTAs.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
But this is still at the expense of a long and sometimes arduous process; these LEGO F1 helmets are probably more over-engineered than their real-life counterparts.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Sticks, helmets, pants, gloves, skates and more will be sold at Pure Hockey.
—Jason Dill
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
On defense, rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott watched practice without helmets.
—Pete Sweeney
june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Still, there are no pads, only helmets and a glimmering competitive desire that’s ramping up as the team reached the midway mark of OTAs.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
But this is still at the expense of a long and sometimes arduous process; these LEGO F1 helmets are probably more over-engineered than their real-life counterparts.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
Noun
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Ventless hoods don't have ductwork and include a charcoal filter for trapping smoke and odors so that air can be recirculated.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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In the video, the couple could be seen with their hoods up and riding rented Citi Bikes on the streets of the Big Apple as Sweeney giggled and took her feet off the pedals.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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At the New York City premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach on Thursday, May 20, the star spoke to PEOPLE about the reaction to his berets.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The election cycle is in full swing in South Florida with candidates throwing their hats in the ring for congressional Districts 20 and 24.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The new store carries shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats and accessories and feature a soccer collection.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Some consumers place cooling mattress toppers on beds or replace regular pillows with cooling pillows.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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While tomatoes impacted by catfacing aren’t great for sandwich toppers, they can be chopped for sauce.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Her male counterparts were also well represented, with pharaohs donning headdresses of various eras, their outfits playing on the contrast between polished, hammered, engraved and even beaded golds.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Skin was on display, sequins were sparkling and the headpieces were taller than ever.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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The most complicated headpieces to make, according to Gee, were the poppies and the jitterbugs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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