as in hoods
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmets
At one point, several FBI agents in helmets and protective vests approached the SUV with rifles drawn.
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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
Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Boy, did helmets and chinstraps get expensive.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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
Rail freight, a faster and cheaper alternative, was blocked after Zheng’s smart helmets were classified as sensitive dual-use goods, given the active conflict zones along the route.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Boy, did helmets and chinstraps get expensive.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 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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McCaffery and Clark were seen wearing Giants hats at Oracle Park, though Clark has previously acknowledged her Phillies fandom — even if the team was not originally her top choice.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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These weapons are varied and wide-ranging, including accessories such as fur stoles, rare designer handbags, a sizable collection of statement hats, and Puma’s entire catalog of Speedcat sneakers.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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