1
as in helm
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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2
as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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Noun
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Mike McDaniel has produced winning seasons, and led the Miami Dolphins to the postseason in two of his three seasons he’s been the helm of South Florida’s NFL franchise.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025 -
Brooks will take helm of the organization on June 10.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Wimbledon has always been the chicest of the Grand Slam tournaments, but this year’s reached a fever pitch of star power and style.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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There was still power in the dining hall, which ran on a generator, and students would gather regularly at the same time each day to discuss the state of the roads.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Venice Days artistic director Gaia Furrer served as chair of the international advisory board for the event’s inaugural edition last year.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Geter-Pataky, the vice chair of the city’s Democratic Town Committee, is facing 92 separate criminal charges, including conspiracy to take possession of multiple voters’ absentee ballots.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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