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

Now his tenure at the helm has become another question mark for investors.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

With Miller at the helm, it would be a surprise if the next two years turn out much better.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026

Fundamentally, Clancy's legal team - with Reddington at the helm - is pushing for the charges to be dismissed or dropped.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

The group, with Surkamp still at the helm, later released albums “Echo & Boo” in 2011, “Wonderlust” in 2025 alongside some live albums, remasters and unreleased demos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Jason and Frank stood at the helm, talking in low tones—maybe telling stories of the legion, or sharing thoughts on being praetor.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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