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

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at the helm

The millennials’ Williamsburg was not perfect, but at least it was special, and in this era of tech bros sitting at the helm of the neighborhood, it risks losing all swag entirely.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Now 31 at the helm of a financial-services firm, Rugen is in the pool of wealthy rent-stabilized tenants that New Yorkers whisper about as urban legend.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Whatever happens in Arsenal's search, they are going to be hard to keep off the top of the table with Arteta at the helm.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Mayor Karen Bass is at the helm of the city’s battle against homelessness, but since 2023 Raman has been the second-most powerful official as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

The captain stands behind me at the helm, and pontificates to his congregation of one.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

at the helm

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