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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Back in 2015, Wilson and legendary QB Tom Brady led their respective teams; now, younger QBs are at the helm.

From MarketWatch

A man so adept at helping clients navigate boardroom intrigue was pushed out from Paul Weiss’s chairmanship by an internal revolt after 18 years at the helm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The prospect of Warsh at the helm of the Fed has crypto traders more concerned about the impact of a potentially restrictive monetary regime.

From MarketWatch

At the helm of this revival is celebrated theater director Alex Timbers, whose puppet-heavy stage shows, including “The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway ” and the “Beetlejuice” musical, gave him a leg up when stepping into the Muppets’ universe.

From Los Angeles Times

"We expect this positive momentum to continue in 2026," added Miels, who was chief commercial officer before Walmsley stepped down after nearly nine years at the helm.

From Barron's

at the helm

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