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a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmets
Lime and makers of personal e-scooters encourage using helmets, and Lime has launched campaigns in some cities to tell riders to wear headgear.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
Children and teens are riding models capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph, often without helmets, training or a full understanding of the risks.
—Justin Assioun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
On a sunny fall morning, children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The helmets will hit the auction block to benefit the True Patriot Love Foundation at the military charity's 17th annual National Tribute Dinner on Thursday night, which Prince Harry is confirmed to attend.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Eagles will wear black helmets, white jerseys and black pants — marking just the second time in franchise history the team has worn this combination.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Photos and video from downtown Los Angeles show police officers in helmets and some wearing gas masks.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The crew will also be able to experience a 360-degree view of their surroundings using the helmets.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
Children and teens are riding models capable of speeds exceeding 30 mph, often without helmets, training or a full understanding of the risks.
—Justin Assioun, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
On a sunny fall morning, children wearing helmets and backpacks gathered with their parents in Montclair, New Jersey, for a group bicycle ride to two local elementary schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The helmets will hit the auction block to benefit the True Patriot Love Foundation at the military charity's 17th annual National Tribute Dinner on Thursday night, which Prince Harry is confirmed to attend.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Eagles will wear black helmets, white jerseys and black pants — marking just the second time in franchise history the team has worn this combination.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Photos and video from downtown Los Angeles show police officers in helmets and some wearing gas masks.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The crew will also be able to experience a 360-degree view of their surroundings using the helmets.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
Noun
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For example, designers anticipate prioritizing vent hoods that powerfully (and quietly) filter smoke, steam, and odor, and dishwashers that provide a quiet, not just effective, clean.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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The amusement park–goers crowded into a narrow boat in Great America, 1994, emerge from a tunnel of love chased by ghosts evoking Klan hoods.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Known for a film repertoire that roamed from The Godfather (1972) and Manhattan (1979) to Baby Boom (1987), Keaton also cut a sartorial dash in fashion, with her penchant for bowler hats, bow ties and berets.—
Ellen Burney,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Pinochet himself was protected by the boinas negras, the black berets, an elite military group.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For 35 years, the nonprofit that Ridgeway, the former Eagle mayor, now helms operated a senior center in the small city building on Old State Street.—
Rose Evans
Updated December 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Dec. 2025
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Writer-director Benny Safdie helms this A24 drama that’s sure to be on Oscar voters’ radars.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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We were supposed to be spies with hats.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Especially coats and other winter clothing and accessories likes hats and gloves for all sizes and ages and blankets.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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