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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Rescuers had to use a complex long-line helicopter extraction to save the survivor from a basin at 17,200 feet, as brutal weather conditions and rugged terrain prevented a standard landing.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Dave Fiji died a week before in a helicopter crash.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Conteras also hit an infield single on a high chopper to the third base side of the mound to snap a 1-1 tie in the third.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Dylan Crews hit a chopper up the middle that got past shortstop Otto Lopez for an error that scored Ruiz.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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