Thesaurus results for HELMETS

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 In practical applications, manufacturers could soon use the algorithm to print next-generation sports helmets, lightweight body armor, and precision acoustic lenses that focus sound waves and vibrations with unprecedented control. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026 The restaurant also features two photographs by Pascal Kinsey depicting Kansas City’s Chiefs and Royals helmets near Union Station. — J.m. Banks november 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026 The group advised cyclists to wear helmets, watch for road hazards and, if approached by media, direct reporters to organizers. — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 The program includes teacher training and certification, an eight-lesson curriculum, 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, pedal conversion kits, student helmets and an instructor bike. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Emergency responders in tactical helmets were seen on scene along with more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles, video from CNN affiliate WOI showed. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 Officers clad in black helmets and protective clothing charged at crowds in Lyon after the demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of the high school protest movement turned violent and fires were set in the streets. — Zacharie Petit, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026 Maybe, just maybe, this is how most future helmets would look. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026 The helmets include the new shield logo which will be on the sleeves of the jersey. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

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Noun

All of the plumbing, as well as the kitchen hoods, had to be replaced, among other things.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Clean grease from cooking surfaces, range hoods, and filters.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 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

The brand has grown from its original offering of signature hats and graphic tees into outerwear, denim and a full women’s range.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Thursday, the league opened a temporary shop at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium filled with jerseys, shirts, hats and other items bearing its Madrid game logo and other designs for the matchup.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of hats

Noun

By the Renaissance, black mourning garments, veils, and headdresses distinguished grieving European aristocrats.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of headdresses

Noun

McQueen juxtaposed religious imagery with the brutality of war, incorporating Don McCullin's photographs of the Vietnam War into garments alongside ecclesiastical tailoring, bumster trousers, and thorn-like headpieces.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Both dresses paired with ornate beaded headpieces, which are having something of a moment with stars lately.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of headpieces

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