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

WEAK

excused exempt free immature immune irresponsible untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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The deal shows that Alphabet is keen to have Berkshire as a sizable investor even without Warren Buffett at the helm.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Navigating the possibility of a rate hike will also be a challenge for Warsh, who is completing his first week at the helm of the central bank.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Ships can’t see one another or locate themselves on electronic charts, and instead rely on radar to navigate, which is reliable but requires an experienced person at the helm, seafarers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“You rarely ever get to see a young woman at the helm of such a massive piece and such an important role,” Keys said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Leo stood at the helm, Hazel and Frank grinning at his side.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

at the helm

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