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. 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
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Noun
  • The whole family can climb sand dunes, stargaze, fly in hot air balloons, and take helicopter trips to the dramatic Skeleton Coast.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Firefighting efforts include 155 engines, 34 water tenders, two helicopters, 21 dozers and 55 hand crews.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Levine Cava on Thursday announced an attempt at compromise by moving back about half of the chopper budget to the countywide tax, with the rest going back in 2026.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The game was tied 3-3 in the top of the seventh with one out and a runner on first base when Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit a weak chopper back over the pitcher’s mound.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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