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Synonyms

at the helm

Idioms  

  1. In charge, in command, as in With Charles at the helm, the company is bound to prosper. This phrase transfers the idea of steering a ship to directing other enterprises. [Early 1500s] Also see the synonym at the wheel.

Example Sentences

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I spent 17 years at the helm of the California Air Resources Board, and I am deeply disturbed by the potential co-opting of public input processes using forgery through automated tools.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Colicchio has also spent the last 20 years at the helm of another popular kitchen as head judge and executive producer of Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway’s filing of its fourth-quarter equity holdings expected Tuesday will be scrutinized for any moves by Warren Buffett and his investment lieutenants during Buffett’s final quarter at the helm of the company.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Khoury-Haq has been with the Co-op for seven years, including four at the helm.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Hazel and Frank stood at the helm, tinkering with the controls.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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