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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helo
Noun
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The event will also make use of the most significant drone deployment in British police history, which will be further supported by helicopters.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Day 8, Vengrinovich noticed a helicopter circling along the peak of the mountain about 4,000 meters up.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first helicopter was dispatched in minutes to retrieve the injured girl; a second chopper followed about an hour later to bring the rest of the troop to safety.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Shortstop Gabriel Arias had chased after the chopper up the middle, so there was no chance to retire the runner heading to second.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helo. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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