helmets

plural of helmet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of helmets Officers in riot helmets and gas masks formed a line at the front doors of the store, at one point appearing to fire tear gas to disperse the crowd. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 June 2026 Equestrians must sign a waiver in order to participate, and children must wear helmets if on a bike or scooter. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 Weapons, explosives, detonators, work tools, helmets, lighters, matches, smoke bombs, spray cans. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026 The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets. Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Many fans were seen wearing Viking helmets and garb as the large groups made their way into the stadium and inside surrounding bars and restaurants. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Besides helmets and hoses, the fire department is asking for an in-house and on-site doctor of physical therapy position to help reduce and recover from on-the-job injuries. Steve Large, CBS News, 22 June 2026 In one study, children ages 7-12 were aware that their parents’ own use of safety items like seat belts, bicycle helmets and sunscreen were significantly less common than the parents’ expectations for the child to use them. David C. Schwebel, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmets
Noun
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • Combined with his garb, which could include berets and glasses, Jaimoe was simply one of the coolest-looking guys in music.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
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
Noun
  • On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Towels, large hats and bags of ice were among the more common remedies for spectators.
    Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • These pieces were the sparkling toppers to her unforgettable style.
    Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • After years of covering these deals, the Shop AD team has noticed that most of these summer mattress savings include essentials for your entire bedscape—we’re talking mattress toppers, pillows, and sheet sets.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Inside the iconic Cuban bar turned Scottish hotspot, the Tartan Army hollered as dancers dressed in green and yellow feather headdresses danced on top of the Ball & Chain bar.
    Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Photos of the room show headpieces on ledges flanking the fireplace about 6 feet off the floor.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Unorthodox grooming looks were also seen at Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, Undercover and IM Men, where headpieces looked like an extension of hair.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

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“Helmets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmets. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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