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
His selection continues a tradition of artists helming the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
She is also known for her directing work, helming key episodes of Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawyer for Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is helming the months-long search for missing Nancy Guthrie, has responded to a list of concerns from local leaders about the top cop's leadership.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Alan also became one of the group’s lead producers, helming several albums, including the Osmonds’ 1973 LP, The Plan.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
At the time, the busy fashion designer was only three years into his career as Chanel’s creative director while still designing for Fendi and helming his own eponymous label.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
She is also known for her directing work, helming key episodes of Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Powell’s term helming the central bank is set to expire on May 15, and Warsh appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing earlier this week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The lawyer for Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is helming the months-long search for missing Nancy Guthrie, has responded to a list of concerns from local leaders about the top cop's leadership.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Alan also became one of the group’s lead producers, helming several albums, including the Osmonds’ 1973 LP, The Plan.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
At the time, the busy fashion designer was only three years into his career as Chanel’s creative director while still designing for Fendi and helming his own eponymous label.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helming
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Firstclass of getting too close in an attempt to get footage, steering the whale in the wrong direction.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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Seattle Magazine recommends avoiding lawns or parks treated with herbicides, pesticides or fertilizer, and steering clear of roadsides, high-traffic areas and spots frequented by pets.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Burger King is piloting an AI chatbot embedded in employee headsets that will evaluate their interactions for friendliness.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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By 2020, though, Cora was beloved in Boston for piloting the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series championship over the Dodgers in his first season as manager.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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