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 Sicking has designed and patented groundbreaking safety technologies for football (helmets), equestrian sports (helmets), and hockey (boards). — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Among the most successful hits was against UKRTAC, a Ukrainian defense company responsible for producing body armor, helmets, tactical gear, and other protective equipment. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 Adding a human to a cockpit requires many more millions of dollars in cost, including small items such as the explosive bolts needed to launch ejector seats and specialized helmets. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Other Mycenaean helmets with a similar design have been found. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 And to put into perspective how long ago that was, in 1973 hockey players didn't wear helmets, basketball had no three-point line. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 Community bicycle repair programs may know which bicycle helmets are the good ones and are up to date on their safety requirements. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 14 July 2026 The Nike store on Oslo’s Karl Johans Gate had sold out of Norway shirts, home and away, in the first week of the World Cup and, from early on Saturday morning, there were flags and plastic Viking helmets at every turn. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 July 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

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

If more teams find themselves in the market for defenders who can wear multiple hats at multiple levels, the 2027 (and possibly 2028) NFL Draft class probably won’t disappoint.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Meanwhile, other members of the family opted for military uniforms, suits or midi-length dresses paired with hats or headbands.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of hats

Noun

Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges.

— Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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

Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Several models also wore headpieces that resemble some of Benglis’s sculptures.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of headpieces

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