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

Paul Roseby, National Youth Theatre’s CEO and artistic director, is helming the production alongside director Josie Daxter. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

In only his second year as a head coach, Marsh is again helming a combustible team that requires him to manage a lot more than just basketball. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Dolly will be directed by the legendary theater impresario Bartlett Sher, who has been nominated nine times at the Tony Awards for Best Direction, winning in 2008 for helming the Broadway revival of South Pacific. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Director Jake Schreier, who is helming Marvel Studios‘ X-Men reboot previously gave an update. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Pierre Coffin, making his first solo directing effort after co-helming all three Despicable Me films and the first Minions, has constructed a film that doubles as a love letter to cinematic history. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026

While helming his family’s businesses, Gokongwei has been actively pursuing other ventures. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Graham described Harrington as personable, sharp and candid, which are traits Graham believes will serve him well helming the 14th-largest city in America. — Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026

What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 22 June 2026