as in hoods
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmets
Tight ends Jake Briningstool and John Michael Gyllenborg and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott were watching without helmets.
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Pete Sweeney
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
At one point, several FBI agents in helmets and protective vests approached the SUV with rifles drawn.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 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
Downstairs, in his office, a wall was dotted with more than a hundred miniature college-team helmets.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
However, not all helmets are designed to take impacts at speeds that e-bikes can reach.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Freeling, second-round pick Lee Hunter and the rest of the rookies are making the most of being back in helmets.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Pete Sweeney
june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Many participants were seen wearing masks, and several wore respirators and helmets.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
At one point, several FBI agents in helmets and protective vests approached the SUV with rifles drawn.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 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
Downstairs, in his office, a wall was dotted with more than a hundred miniature college-team helmets.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
However, not all helmets are designed to take impacts at speeds that e-bikes can reach.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Freeling, second-round pick Lee Hunter and the rest of the rookies are making the most of being back in helmets.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
Noun
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All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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That’s when the boys are held at knifepoint in the back of a car by two menacing Russian hoods.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Then came John Travolta and his charming little berets.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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From turbans and berets to more traditional designs, there are over 50 of her personal hats on display.—
Monique Jessen,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 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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An astonishing 51 candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Wearing hats and loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible is still advisable on exceptionally hot days.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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