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Definitions

at the helm

ADJECTIVE
responsible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answerable culpable guilty liable pledged subject
WEAK
at fault authoritative bonded bound bound to carrying the load censurable chargeable compelled constrained contracted decision-making devolving on duty-bound engaged executive exposed fettered hampered held high in authority in control incumbent minding the store obligated obliged on the hook open susceptive sworn to tied to blame under contract under obligation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
innocent right unaccountable
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excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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Lucasfilm is going through a period of transition, with president Kathleen Kennedy stepping down in January after 14 years at the helm of the studio.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But the triumvirate at the helm of Michael Mayer’s electrifying revival makes a strong case for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Paulson was at the helm of the Treasury during the 2008 global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The company’s scientist co-founders, Leonard Schleifer and George Yancopoulos, are still at the helm more than 35 years later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

With Miss Hilly at the helm, it is too late for Miss Celia, and Lord knows, it is too late for me.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett