as in steering
to operate or control the course of
a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel
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Recent Examples of helming
Keaton also worked as a director, helming the 1987 documentary Heaven, 2000’s Hanging Up and an episode of Twin Peaks.
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Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Prior to that helming the film Not Okay, starring Zoey Deutch, for Searchlight/Hulu, as well as the Tribeca-premiering Blame, she is repped by WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Manning, at least, is still helming a playoff-contending team.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 1 Oct. 2025
This will be Wilson’s second time hosting the show, but first time helming it solo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Josh Greenbaum is helming the comedy from a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Wynn Las Vegas’ shimmering ode to the Mediterranean, PISCES Bar & Seafare is positioned on the resort’s Lake of Dreams, with executive chef Martin Heierling helming the voyage.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The mechanisms that have catapulted men into sought-after helming positions on Hollywood’s biggest features have not materialized in the same way for women.
—Martha Lauzen, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Glenn Martens, creative director, Diesel and Maison Margiela The affable Belgian designer rose to fashion fame thanks to his 11-year stint helming Y/Project, accruing a reputation for his experimental approach and earning a cult following for his twisted constructions.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Prior to that helming the film Not Okay, starring Zoey Deutch, for Searchlight/Hulu, as well as the Tribeca-premiering Blame, she is repped by WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Manning, at least, is still helming a playoff-contending team.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 1 Oct. 2025
This will be Wilson’s second time hosting the show, but first time helming it solo.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Josh Greenbaum is helming the comedy from a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Wynn Las Vegas’ shimmering ode to the Mediterranean, PISCES Bar & Seafare is positioned on the resort’s Lake of Dreams, with executive chef Martin Heierling helming the voyage.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The mechanisms that have catapulted men into sought-after helming positions on Hollywood’s biggest features have not materialized in the same way for women.
—Martha Lauzen, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Glenn Martens, creative director, Diesel and Maison Margiela The affable Belgian designer rose to fashion fame thanks to his 11-year stint helming Y/Project, accruing a reputation for his experimental approach and earning a cult following for his twisted constructions.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helming
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Researchers have used LLMs to engage with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and there is promising early evidence that generative AI may be able to make a difference in steering people away from such false beliefs.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The system extends to Netflix’s feedback culture, where the company is piloting generative AI capabilities to help employees navigate the company’s radical transparency approach.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Launching a denim recycling program in North America, piloting a repair service and expanding the Ralph Lauren Vintage offering.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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