as in helicopter
a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally
the rescue helo swept in and landed on the roof of the skyscraper
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Recent Examples of helo
Coordinating shades of green throughout the room helo tie together the area.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
As the attacker, Russia’s helicopters will be put in more vulnerable situations than Ukraine’s, as the helos are sent to areas where the enemy is expected to be dug in and waiting for them.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 May 2023
An aircrew on an MH-60 Jayhawk helo, hoisted and transported the hunting party, 6 adults and 1 teen, to awaiting EMS in Nome.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2021
The helicopter also shows off its quiet mode, deactivating the rear propeller and flying as a conventional helo.
—Eric Adams, WIRED, 5 July 2019
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
As the attacker, Russia’s helicopters will be put in more vulnerable situations than Ukraine’s, as the helos are sent to areas where the enemy is expected to be dug in and waiting for them.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 May 2023
An aircrew on an MH-60 Jayhawk helo, hoisted and transported the hunting party, 6 adults and 1 teen, to awaiting EMS in Nome.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2021
The helicopter also shows off its quiet mode, deactivating the rear propeller and flying as a conventional helo.
—Eric Adams, WIRED, 5 July 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helo
Noun
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Using his abilities from the back of the chopper, Hallorann enters a trance, becoming increasingly distressed until his reality is fractured and the sequence cuts between the helicopter in the sky and a dark realm that Hallorann navigates within his own psyche.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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An officer in a police helicopter overhead following the pursuit told officers the occupants of the Jeep got inside a black Infiniti, with the driver of the Jeep now the passenger.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Varsho sent a chopper to second base.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the end of the game, Alma climbs onto the evac chopper before everything cuts to black.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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