Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helicoptering
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Such observations would have confirmed the comets' demise and also shed light on whether smaller pieces of their shattered nuclei would keep orbiting the sun as mini-comets.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026 -
This is increasingly important, given the rising number of satellites orbiting our planet.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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After decades of strict economic governance, Japan has, in the past few years, adopted pro-growth and deregulatory policies that have sent its stock market rocketing to record highs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Universal Studios Hollywood began conducting on-track launch tests in October with four street racing cars rocketing from zero to 72 mph along the 4,100-foot-long track.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tracking each bear over the ice with helicopters and periodically darting them to take body measurements on the ground, the researchers were able to estimate the animals’ overall physical health—a metric called body condition index, or BCI.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Chirring insects, cool eels, darting dice snakes in the Volga delta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Here’s what to do to get rid of pesky moths flitting around indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Men have been doing it for decades, flitting between the low-brow and the high-brow without losing any of their Serious Actor sheen in the process.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.—
Marlene Belfort,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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For the better half of winter, alpine enthusiasts will be jetting off to destinations near and far, from Vermont to Jackson Hole to Cortina D’Ampezzo.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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As the early swooning over Newsom suggests, some voters’ hearts are fluttering over the prospect of his candidacy.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s the end result of an odd, hilarious scene that took place during the first period at UBS Arena, when Islanders forward Bo Horvat went to play a puck behind the Pittsburgh net and was joined by a small bird that was fluttering near the ice surface.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Costs to move Conny in its entirety were too high and volunteers installed a piece of the massive statue on the Trout Brook Greenway, arranged to suggest that the whale is diving into the ocean.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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James Cameron recently appeared on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, diving into a wide-ranging conversation about his iconic career.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Helicoptering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helicoptering. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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