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 At the time, Affleck allowed Samuel, then 10, to sit in the driver's seat of a bright yellow Lamborghini SUV before the boy accidentally put the car into reverse and backed into a white BMW. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Investigators say the couple's vehicle was struck by five bullets, one of which went through the driver's seat and struck the man in the back. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Which sedans offer higher driver's seat position for better visibility? — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 4 Sep. 2026 Campers can use it inside the van by simply adjusting the driver's seat forward. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for driver's seat

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Noun

All are under the helm of billionaire David Ellison and his new co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
In both versions, the helm sits at the center of the main deck, protected by a wraparound windscreen with a reverse rake.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

Rooms While many Los Angeles hotels lean into palm trees and poolside glamour, Moxy heads for the desert.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
For Rebeca Aguilar, head of international distribution at Movistar Plus, co-productions offer more than financial backing.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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