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Definitions

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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He has taken charge of Atletico Madrid on 786 occasions, recording 465 wins, 170 draws and 151 defeats across more than 14 and a half seasons at the helm.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Colicchio has also spent the last 20 years at the helm of another popular kitchen as head judge and executive producer of Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Khoury-Haq has been with the Co-op for seven years, including four at the helm.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s a perfect example of a scene that doesn’t try to speak to anyone except those it’s specifically written for, and one that you only get with women at the helm of a production.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Straight and true sailed the Wasp, with Stuart at the helm.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.