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
Josh Greenbaum is helming the comedy from a script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez.
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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
Howard went on to star in another beloved TV series, Happy Days, but eventually pivoted to directing, helming movies like Splash, Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Beautiful Mind.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Wan left the director’s chair after helming The Conjuring 2 in 2016 but stayed on as a producer for the multiple follow-ups and spinoffs that followed.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Scott Coffey, who starred in Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, is helming the movie starring Archie Madekwe and Havana Rose Liu, who can both currently be seen in Mubi psychological thriller Lurker.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Now that Swift and Kelce are engaged, and with the Chiefs once again among the favorites to reach the big game, the prospect of Swift helming the halftime show might be too big to pass up.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Howard went on to star in another beloved TV series, Happy Days, but eventually pivoted to directing, helming movies like Splash, Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Beautiful Mind.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Wan left the director’s chair after helming The Conjuring 2 in 2016 but stayed on as a producer for the multiple follow-ups and spinoffs that followed.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Scott Coffey, who starred in Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, is helming the movie starring Archie Madekwe and Havana Rose Liu, who can both currently be seen in Mubi psychological thriller Lurker.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Now that Swift and Kelce are engaged, and with the Chiefs once again among the favorites to reach the big game, the prospect of Swift helming the halftime show might be too big to pass up.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helming
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In this scene, Alike has just returned from a rock show with Bina, a girl from church who her mother has been pushing her to become friends with, in the hopes of steering her away from lesbianism.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The same passion that packed James’ shows is fueling opportunities for newcomers willing to make the leap, and the industry is now steering clients south with the understanding that the demand will meet them there.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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While currently in its piloting phase in select states, Sheth noted that this rollout will be nationwide, with an expansion into a major European market next on the horizon.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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His brother, Bartek, helped by piloting a drone that helped guide him safely through the glacier, AFP reported.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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