as in choppers
a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally
took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon
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Recent Examples of helicopters
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
For those living in the areas near the fires the loud mechanical roar of fire-rescue helicopters has become a constant.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Several water-dropping helicopters also responded to the scene to assist ground crews who were trying to extinguish the flames from aerial ladders.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Tree was among six people who killed when two helicopters collided.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
The system also provides protection against low-flying helicopters operating close to frontline forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Contractor Lockheed Martin is one of Israel’s largest suppliers of military equipment, supplying fighter jets, attack helicopters and precision missiles to the tune of $743 million between October 2023 and November 2025.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Noun
About a third of that will be community hangars that can accommodate the largest business jets, while another third comprises box hangars for helicopters, turboprops, and small to midsize aircraft.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
An aerial view of the building Thursday night showed large plumes of white smoke emanating from the rooftop as helicopters made water drops.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
For those living in the areas near the fires the loud mechanical roar of fire-rescue helicopters has become a constant.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Several water-dropping helicopters also responded to the scene to assist ground crews who were trying to extinguish the flames from aerial ladders.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Tree was among six people who killed when two helicopters collided.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
The system also provides protection against low-flying helicopters operating close to frontline forces.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Contractor Lockheed Martin is one of Israel’s largest suppliers of military equipment, supplying fighter jets, attack helicopters and precision missiles to the tune of $743 million between October 2023 and November 2025.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helicopters
Noun
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Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.—
Tyler Carmona
June 9,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The image of Hughes, American flag draped over his shoulders, fist up, bloodied, smiling, and missing two choppers, will endure.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The album also rockets 14-4 on the Top Streaming Albums chart.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
7 Dec. 2025
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The same title, Boone’s sophomore project, also rockets almost 25 spaces up the Official Album Downloads chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For a few years now, there’s been at least one young Western Conference team that catapults up the standings from the lottery more dramatically than anyone predicts.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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And soon, an explosion of violence takes place that catapults the audience back through their lives, from the ’80s to the present day.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbits Earth at around 340 miles, which is much closer than other geostationary satellites, according to the company’s website.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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“Helicopters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helicopters. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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