helmets

noun

plural of helmet
as in hoods
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head

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Recent Examples of helmets The photos showed the Lincoln football players posing behind the counter and drive-thru window dressed in their football uniforms and helmets. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Those ideas been ruled out, however, due to the possibility that people would not secure the helmets correctly and that closed cars would hinder emergency evacuations. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins The logo will appear on players' helmets during all home and road games this season. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Finally, the helmets have a bold red stripe on them, which is a reference to the similar stripe worn on the helmets of Apollo mission commanders. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Two members, Jeff Skoloda and Tim Pasek, arrived and strapped into harnesses and helmets. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 On September 16, 2026, Capillus launched a Pet Vest and Pet Joint Wrap, adding to a lineup that already includes face masks, belts, wraps and helmets for humans. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 Active travelers will appreciate the gear shed, stocked with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, hiking sticks, binoculars, guitars, cameras, hoverboards, and basketballs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 As Lindstrom’s voice echoed throughout his teammates’ helmets, safety Jessie Bates III shoved him once, then again, and again. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
  1. hoods
  2. berets
  3. bowlers
  4. helms
  5. hats
  6. toppers
  7. headdresses
  8. headpieces
Noun
  • Obayashi pointed out that the EGPD policy on spit hoods requires monitoring — language that is also widely adopted by departments across the state.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Converse is apologizing after landing in hot water this week after photos from two separate ad campaigns were criticized by social media users after aspects of the photos drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan hoods and lynching imagery.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoods
Noun
  • Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.
    — Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of berets
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of bowlers
Noun
  • DeMicco helms Margie Claus from a script by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of helms
Noun
  • Paulina even allows the other girls (except Nana) to throw their hats in the ring.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The collection includes the clubhouse shirt players wore after clinching the NL East, on-field hats featuring the postseason patch and items such as pennants, pins, magnets, keychains and baseballs.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • Gen Z is increasingly embracing mixers and toppers to customize meals and add variety.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Salmon with avocado is a favorite for Klinger Tuna salad made with Greek yogurt is another of Klinger’s favorite rice cake toppers.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • There was so much color, all these beautiful headdresses, and the male dancers were stomping their legs to mimic the drums.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • He was surrounded by Iranian flags, Egyptian fans donning King Tutankhamun headdresses and people who had made entire outfits out of their nation’s colors — all mixed among Pride flags.
    — Sam McDowell July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of headdresses
Noun
  • The milliner’s customers can go green — in every sense — wearing headpieces showcasing the cedar of Lebanon, or the rose of Sharon, a type of hibiscus native to areas of east Asia.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Now, a group of British lawmakers has called on the government to end the use of real bearskins in the ceremonial headpieces worn by the King’s Guard.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of headpieces

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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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