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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Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen said in March that he would step down once his successor has been appointed, ending his 18-year tenure at the helm of the software company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

You don’t need to hear the horn to realize USC’s train is moving in the right direction in Stankiewicz’s fourth season at the helm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

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

On its maiden launch, complete with fishing gear and a generator they could scarcely afford, the Lady Gin, with the Warden at the helm, steamed out into the Gulf of Mexico.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

at the helm

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