helming

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 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 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
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  • Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Mercedes puts considerable thought into its seats with its leather material choice, plush headrests and even steering wheel feel and materials along the dash and front console.
    Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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  • Whether sprinting across rooftops, hanging from airplanes, or piloting fighter jets on screen, the actor has built a career on pushing the limits—and audiences have rewarded him for it.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • Some of those strategies are already underway, including igniting trash and turning it into biochar, piloting composting programs and eliminating single-use plastics throughout county facilities.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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“Helming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helming. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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