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
See All Example Sentences for helo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helo
Noun
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Then commandos used mini-helicopters to reach the mountains, extract the weapons officer, and fly him back to the airfield.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, then flown by helicopter to one in Denver.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As Benz keeps the chopper steady, Tate mans the winch, helping to lower Buxton to the forest below.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If Bernard was looking for clues as to whether his friend’s life had become a circus, Anthony’s party—which included a band, navy men, a chopper, and, for some reason, famed canine star Lassie—provided solid evidence.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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