Synonyms of helms

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noun

plural of helm

as in reins

the place of leadership or command

with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reins
• heads
• chairs
• forefronts
• tops
• headships
• heights
• vanguards
• driver's seats
• pinnacles
• presidencies
• directorships
• seats
• chieftainships
• leads
• chairmanships
• commanderships
• pedestals
• generalships
• kingships
• masterships
• deanships
• dictatorships
• governorships
• thrones
• superintendencies
• captainships
• eminences
• jurisdictions
• dominions
• dominances
• premierships
• upper hands
• sways
• masteries
• sovereignties
• presidentships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ranks

helms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of helm

as in steers

to operate or control the course of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steers
• pilots
• navigates
• conns
• hijacks
• commandeers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of helms

Noun

Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

DeMicco helms Margie Claus from a script by Ben Falcone and Damon Jones. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five. — Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026

Working with various British helms over the years — Sir Ben Ainslie, Giles Scott and more recently Fletcher — part of Great Britain’s strength last year was the duo’s ever-solid partnership. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026

For 35 years, the nonprofit that Ridgeway, the former Eagle mayor, now helms operated a senior center in the small city building on Old State Street. — Rose Evans updated December 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Dec. 2025

Writer-director Benny Safdie helms this A24 drama that’s sure to be on Oscar voters’ radars. — Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025

The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025

Verb

Food and drink As with Chablé’s other properties, the food program is overseen by Jorge Vallejo, who helms Mexico City’s Quintonil (named as one of the world’s top 50 restaurants). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Becca Gleason helms the follow-up to the 2024 original feature, with Gulfstream Pictures and Honor Role producing the new movie. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

In addition to her work at Chrome Hearts, Stark also helms the clothing line Deadly Doll. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

London, who helms the $33 billion health care company, said AI offers a huge opportunity to change the way people seek and get medical care. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

The Row’s jelly sandals — designed by Houston, who now helms Herbert Levine and is also behind recent season shoes at Khaite — took things a step further in 2024. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Collins, 73, has been in the Senate since 1997 and helms the powerful appropriations committee. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Harry has helms his nonprofit, The Archewell Foundation, and his sporting competition, The Invictus Games, among other ventures. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Chef Billy Ngo, who also helms Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, Kodaiko Ramen & Bar, Chu Mai and Fish Face Poke Bar, started Bo Kho King on Tuesday, July 21. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026