Thesaurus results for HELMING

helming

verb

Definition of helming next

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

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Recent Examples of helming Ben Younger, known for directing the Miles Teller boxing drama Bleed for This, is helming the project and is bringing his expertise as a pilot to the film. —

Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Now, more than ever, Armenian filmmakers are moving from the rank and file of production to helming beautiful, evocative stories that illuminate their unique cultural experiences and provide audiences with a window into new worlds. —

Alexis Alexanian, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Conan O’Brien is returning as host after earning rave reviews for his work helming the show in 2025. —

Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026 Dutch Could Return to the ‘Predator’ Franchise Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film. —

Ryan Brennan march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 The ‘Predator’ Return Director Dan Trachtenberg, who has been helming recent entries in the Predator franchise, wants Schwarzenegger back for the next film in the series. —

Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 In addition, long-time Sheridan collaborators Michael Friedman and Christina Alexandra Voros will direct multiple episodes with the latter helming the pilot. —

Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026 Drawing on Season 1 of the original Thai series, the six-episode run reimagines each story for a Japanese setting, with a different director helming each installment. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026

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And many Democrats see it as an effort to curb more liberal prosecutors who have embraced restorative justice policies, including steering nonviolent offenders away from prison sentences or taking more lax approaches to drug offenses.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Keep steering clear of national baggage and stay laser-focused on Maryland.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026