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copilots

noun

plural of copilot
as in pilots

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  1. pilots
  2. aviators
  3. airmen
Noun
  • The tragedy has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The unit – cobbled together from pilots without units – shot down or destroyed more than 200 Japanese planes from August 1943 to January 1944.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pilots
Noun
  • At least two former pilots have said 21 Air did not give their aviators enough time to rest in between flights, violating takeoff-speed protocols and retaliating against anyone who brought safety issues to light.
    — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, Leon Kauffer and Emile Souter were both demobilized French aviators in their early 20s, and well out of their depth.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of aviators
Noun
  • Air force officials in Greece made no immediate comment on the status of the two airmen, noting that rescue crews were hampered by the fire on the grounds of Tanagra air force base, 60 kilometers (about 40 miles) north of Athens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Parton autographed the artwork and performed several songs for airmen and their families at the event.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of airmen
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“Copilots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copilots. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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