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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

His father in the driver’s seat, calmly handing Arnoldo his wallet and phone while stopping mid-chase for red lights.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

I can’t make out the words to his song, but I lean toward Dray in the driver’s seat.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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