DRIVER'S SEAT Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

driver's seat

noun

Definition of driver's seat

as in helm

the place of leadership or command with her boss's early retirement, she unexpectedly found herself in the driver's seat

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Recent Examples of driver's seat The driver's seat side bolsters on the Coupe and Spider are also adjustable. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 At least two people then approached the car and appeared to pull a person from the driver's seat out onto the ground. — Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Drake now solely claims the ninth-most periods spent in the driver's seat, according to the chart company. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Unlike traditional advisory platforms, which often require multiple consultations before presenting usable options, RetireWizard provides meaningful data upfront — putting the saver in the driver's seat from the very first interaction. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's seat

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Mic checking at their helm was my one-man welcoming committee, Ryan Bland.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
In his second meeting at the Fed's helm, Chairman Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to bringing down inflation but declined to spell out what would lead him to vote to raise rates.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of helm

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No manufacturer wants a multimillion-dollar jet sitting on the tarmac awaiting chairs or flying across the Atlantic carrying ghost suites.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
In the kitchen, Daytrip updated an original orange bench with new cushions, and paired it with a Charlotte Perriand table and chairs by Pierre Chapo.

— Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2026

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