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
An aircrew on an MH-60 Jayhawk helo, hoisted and transported the hunting party, 6 adults and 1 teen, to awaiting EMS in Nome.
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2021
So the Army looked for a helo that could fight back, a chopper that was purpose-built for an air assault role.
—Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2021
Because of its additional, night-flying capability, the helo will likely need some bright lighting.
—Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2020
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
Phil Helsel, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2021
So the Army looked for a helo that could fight back, a chopper that was purpose-built for an air assault role.
—Alex Hollings, Popular Mechanics, 20 June 2021
Because of its additional, night-flying capability, the helo will likely need some bright lighting.
—Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2020
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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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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With its own helicopter pad on the top of the 38-story tower, the Rolls-Royce showroom and Houston's only Bugatti dealership on the ground floor, you will be immersed in luxury from head to toe.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some of our favorite budget-friendly tools and gadgets are deeply discounted right now—from fish spatulas and instant-read thermometers to vegetable choppers and prep bowls.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Cut down on cooking time with an over 40% off vegetable chopper that does the work for you, and then throw it all into your new Carote cookware set that’s now under $100.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
2 July 2025
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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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