copilots

noun

plural of copilot
as in pilots

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  1. pilots
  2. aviators
  3. airmen
Noun
  • For now, the central test is whether autonomous electric railcars can move from supervised pilots to dependable commercial service across existing rail networks.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Badly injured, Captain Machchhar somehow opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower al-Hammami, and two off-duty pilots to take control of the plane and land it in Saudi Arabia.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of pilots
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act seeks to provide aviators and their medical providers with clarity as to which medications can be taken and which cannot.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of aviators
Noun
  • The United States has more than 50,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines stationed throughout Japan, including on several bases in Okinawa, an island chain in the south.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As well, even recognition of the historic accomplishments of minority individuals, such as the Tuskegee airmen, would be removed.
    — Richard Davis, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of airmen
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“Copilots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copilots. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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