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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Now, with Jennifer Cohen at the helm, it finally has stewardship worthy of its legacy, and the results are starting to speak for themselves — a reminder that competent leadership matters more than star power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Berkshire said on Sunday that it had agreed to buy a leading homebuilder, the first acquisition it has announced since Abel replaced 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

The person at the helm also needs to anticipate the intentions of other vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As he took his place at the helm, he could hear people cheering for him and calling, “Atta mouse, Stuart! Atta mouse!”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

at the helm

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