Synonyms of helming

helming

verb

present participle of helm

as in steering

to operate or control the course of

a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steering
• piloting
• navigating
• conning
• hijacking
• commandeering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of helming

Embarking on their third season in the ACC, the Cardinal start a new chapter with alum Tavita Pritchard now helming the program. — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

After years as a special education classroom assistant, Edward Gardner IV was promoted to a special education teacher at Burnham Mathematics & Science Academy, in South Deering, helming a class of five students on the autism spectrum. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

The 56-year-old has been directing since his days on Beverly Hills, 90210, helming some major episodes in the show’s later seasons. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

With the help of good friend Pollack, Rydell got a job helming episodes of Ben Casey, then directed for other shows including I Spy,The Wild Wild West, The Fugitive and Gunsmoke. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

As a director, he’s probably best known for helming Argo, which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2013. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is helming with a script by Lee Sung Jin (Beef) and Joanna Calo (The Bear). — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026

Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Luke Gygax and RA Salvatore are among those helming the content program. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 30 July 2026

While fan experiences remain a top priority, those helming these venues also want artists to remember these spaces when the time comes to plan their next tour. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026