Definitions

in the driver's seat

VERB

domineer

Synonyms

STRONG

bend bluster browbeat bulldoze bully dominate hector intimidate menace overbear predominate preponderate prevail reign rule swagger threaten tyrannize

WEAK

be in the saddle boss around call the shots henpeck keep under thumb kick around lead by the nose push the buttons rule the roost run the show run things throw weight around

Antonyms

STRONG

assist help leave alone serve submit surrender

WEAK

follow yield

Example Sentences

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Win those two, and the Kings are back in the driver’s seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Stick shifts are also slower than their auto-shifted counterparts from 0-60 mph—due to the fleshy, fallible widgets sitting in the driver’s seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Despite his glamorous brush with fame, Ellis has not given up the day job, he is still in the driver's seat on a London Underground train.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

Tech will still be in the driver’s seat in terms of both earnings and performance, according to Wei Li, the BlackRock Investment Institute’s chief investment strategist.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

We're in Auntie’s car, but with Mom in the driver’s seat, grinning.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

in the driver's seat

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