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 Hockey helmets and football helmets and baseball helmets and softball helmets. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 One of the longer lines was near the mutual aid response team tables, where an array of heavy tactical gear was on display, including weapons body armor, helmets and everything else anyone might need when trying to quell civil unrest. — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Even more modern devices have issues, including helmets that push fresh air down across the face and behind a clear shield. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Two people on a motorcycle, both wearing helmets, approached Gastélum and his friends before the driver appeared to shoot directly at the 24-year-old content creator, according to a recording of the livestream reviewed by Reuters. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Gastélum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was known for comedy videos, was streaming live outside a fast-food restaurant when two people on a motorcycle, both wearing helmets, approached him and his friends. — Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026 The new uniform will feature white helmets, with red and black stripes, white jerseys with black numbers and red trim, and white pants. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Riders under 18 years old are also required to wear helmets, and the vehicles aren’t allowed on sidewalks, Murray said. — Rose Evans august 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026 Cornelius and Davidson have both enacted local ordinances since December requiring minors to wear helmets and e-bikes to have brakes and lamps. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 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 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
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

Definition of helms

Noun

Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
While a cooling mattress topper is a relatively new concept in bedding, many who have used these cooling toppers enjoy the impact of cooler sleep at night.

— Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 July 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

For royal outings, she’s continued to pick midi-length dresses paired with elaborate headpieces and enviable suits as her uniform.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of headpieces

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