HELMSMAN Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

helmsman

noun

ˈhelmz-mən

Definition of helmsman

as in leader

the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling

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Recent Examples of helmsman Named after Baius, Ulysses’ helmsman, the town was situated in a volcanic park, and its waters became known for their medicinal properties. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025 The guide and the helmsman tried a few versions between them. — James Rebanks june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025 The Australian Spithill is a former skipper and helmsman for BMW Oracle Racing, winning the America’s Cup in 2010, defending the cup twice, both times against Emirates Team New Zealand, first successfully in 2013, and unsuccessfully in 2017. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 May 2025 The helmsman, feeling swells beneath the vessel, gleans the proper heading, even in the dark. — The Conversation, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for helmsman

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Noun

There are also higher-order issues that Fortune 500 leaders must consider.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026
Many tech leaders generally say their goal is to develop the technology in ways that promote safety, address legal liability, feed economic growth, advance science and preserve national security.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Rooms in the back of the second and third floors had mahogany window frames that peered into the main space, allowing a foreman to supervise workers.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
The Nepal Electricity Authority named the two men who were rescued alive as 30-year-old Sanjay Sah, a mechanical foreman from Saptari district in eastern Nepal, and Kabir Maharjan, 45, a mechanical supervisor from Kathmandu.

— Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of foreman

Noun

Discord reigned in the intensifying debate over AI safety regulation, with tech bosses taking opposing stances and government leaders sharing little common ground.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of boss

Noun

The motion filed last week also states the captain has a history of serious abuse at other federal prisons.

— Jim DeFede, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Deablo, a team captain who wears the green dot and communicates play calls to the Falcons' defense, is a particularly significant member of the operation.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of captain

Noun

The court had unsealed an arrest warrant for Ronald Marapon dela Rosa, who served as national police chief under Duterte.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Authored by Wall Street Journal reporter Robbie Whelan, THR hears that among the topics set to be covered will be Iger’s friendship-turned-rivalry with former Marvel chief Ike Perlmutter.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

A student there named John-Michael Tebelak wrote the book for the show as his master’s thesis, with original songs provided by his friends.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Parker’s Heritage Collection is named after the late master distiller Parker Beam, who joined Heaven Hill in 1960 when his father, Earl Beam, was master distiller there.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of master

Noun

The Pentagon’s 2027 budget requests nearly $75 million to modernize and incorporate AI into systems that help commanders manage forces and make battlefield decisions.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Logistics is key Getting more aircraft out of maintenance therefore gives commanders a larger usable force without actually buying any additional B-52s.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

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