as in head
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
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Recent Examples of helm
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Glaser, who made her debut as host of the Globes in January to positive reviews, expressed her excitement about returning to the helm the event once again.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, who helmed the fifth and sixth films in the series, had already parted ways with the franchise; Christopher Landon was going to direct the seventh film, but also left the project amid the backlash.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After more than a decade Jérôme Lambert has returned to the helm of Jaeger-LeCoultre, and in some ways nothing much has changed.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Glaser, who made her debut as host of the Globes in January to positive reviews, expressed her excitement about returning to the helm the event once again.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Wayan Wayan is a a French-Indonesian restaurant helmed by chef Cedric Vongerichten and his wife Ochi Vongerichten with locations in both New York City and Aspen.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, who helmed the fifth and sixth films in the series, had already parted ways with the franchise; Christopher Landon was going to direct the seventh film, but also left the project amid the backlash.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Wheeler is up against Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR’s first flagman and a key figure in establishing NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium, executive vice chair Lesa France Kennedy, Pocono Raceway founder Dr. Joseph Mattioli and former West Coast executive Les Richter for the Landmark Award.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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Key Takeaways: Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928, the Cesca chair was groundbreaking for its use of materials.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez, King and Perry have tried to put a feminist spin on the flight because of its all-female crew, even though these women effectively are space-tourism passengers who won’t be piloting the ship, which is fully automated.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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American Airlines is piloting a program to streamline baggage screening for international travelers connecting to domestic flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tami Gaines, founder and CEO of Sage Enterprises LLC, has been at the forefront of changing this for about 25 years.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The open source debate has been part of model development since the beginning – and recent news shows that companies at the forefront of the AI model charge are often able to put pressure on each other.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cleaner Heads: Since every home is bound to have some tight spaces and nooks that are hard to reach, most vacuums in this list have motorized brush rolls as well as rotating cleaner heads to thoroughly clean and navigate through your space.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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The device also has a swiveling head that navigates corners, and LED headlights illuminate hidden dust bunnies.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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