as in helicopters
a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally
from the sky a police whirlybird was able to track the fleeing carjacker
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Recent Examples of whirlybirds
Of course, there’s more to it than simply getting a nod from over half a dozen nations to order a job lot of whirlybirds.
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David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
David Szondy
february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlybirds
Noun
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Set the scene In a city where traffic is so bad that helicopters are a common alternative, business travelers will appreciate this location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Operations conducted by mountain rescue units and sheriff's office helicopters led to the discovery of personal belongings at the top of a steep couloir, authorities said.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Not even the pork choppers were as arrogant and scornful of voting rights as the current mob.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The report found that the choppers spend less than half of their flight time responding to violent crimes — findings that the department disputed in its own report.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Whirlybirds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlybirds. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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