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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helicoptered
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That unconventional, multipronged approach paid off, as LaCombe catapulted himself above lottery pick Pavel Mintyukov, the more physically robust Tristan Luneau and the 10-speed transmission skater Olen Zellweger.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Some passengers were catapulted through windows and their bodies were found hundreds of meters from the crash site, Andalusia regional president Juanma Moreno said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Memory chip prices have rocketed because of AI demand.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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As fans of Henry’s work know, her blend of swoony love and spicy romance built around compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Some 350 light-years away, the V1298 Tau system features an infant sun-like star, just 23 million years old, orbited by four planets on compact orbits close to their star, and all of which are seen to transit.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Per The Monroe News, all three women are credited with working on the 1962 Friendship 7 mission, during which astronaut Glenn orbited the Earth, settling the score with the Soviets, who had accomplished the feat roughly one year prior.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Hoosiers went for it, and Mendoza darted through traffic for the first down with a quarterback draw before pinballing off tacklers and lunging past the goal line for the touchdown and a 24-14 lead.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Broncos could hardly stop running back James Cook with a head of steam, as Cook darted up wide-open holes time and again in a 24-carry, 117-yard performance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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Now, having jetted off to Paris, the couple have gone Matrix mode.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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On January 10, Hudson attended a FYC screening hosted by Zooey Deschanel, then jetted over to the Chateau Marmont for W magazine’s annual Best Performances party.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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On the 10-mile drive to the school, Gussick’s mind flitted to every possible scenario.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Helicoptered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helicoptered. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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