Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helicoptering
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Planet Nine is believed to be between five and 10 times the mass of Earth and would be orbiting the sun far beyond Pluto, at around 550 times the distance between Earth and the sun.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
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Mimas also has water Saturn's system is positively teeming with moons, where Enceladus is one of 274 natural satellites orbiting the ringed planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Day-zero droughts arise from the confluence of various factors, including a prolonged dearth of rain, low river levels and shrunken reservoirs, as well as rocketing water demand to supply people, farms and industries.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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And there has to be housing in general—Helsinki has built enough housing in the past 10 years to keep rental prices from rocketing like in many European capitals.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Inevitably, someone ended up swinging a quilt around to mimic the great snake’s darting heads and churning coils.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Their direct running, with pace and purpose, darting into spaces, meant Liverpool were under pressure from the speed with which Palace moved the ball in transition.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The episode ends with a haunting overhead shot of the yard dotted with frozen clusters of kids in gray jumpsuits and the frantic staff outfitted in bright orange, flitting among them.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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His visionary approach to AI and computing has positioned Nvidia at the forefront of the AI boom, catapulting him up the billionaire ranks and establishing him as one of the most influential figures in technology today.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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MacLachlan, who is in the midst of promoting his new show The Lowdown, has often credited the Oscar-winning director for catapulting his career, including in a touching Instagram tribute following Lynch’s death.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Simple accommodations and sweeping views of Roark Bluff, a mile-long formation jetting 220 feet into the sky, make this one of the most popular stays in the park.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Emily Ratajkowski Emily Ratajkowski arrived at the runway show in London with thin black eyeliner jetting out from the corners of her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Coomes has seen unexplained orbs fluttering in upstairs offices on the security cameras.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Allen caught it while diving to his right, away from Moss.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The City Council will have a chance to offer amendments to the mayor’s proposal in the coming weeks after diving into the details during budget hearings.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Helicoptering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helicoptering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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