as in helicopter
a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally
army choppers evacuated refugees from the war zone
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Recent Examples of chopper
This grass chopper is easy to set up, runs quietly, boasts a solid battery life and automatic charging, and easily maps your mowing area (even with obstacles).
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper $25 $14 (44% off)
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For quick, small jobs like dicing onions, this compact Hamilton Beach chopper—a WIRED staff favorite—is a Prime Day bargain.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
More than 7,000 people were rescued by choppers, and many others were pulled from the South China Sea by warships.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Don’t forget to snag this darling KitchenAid oven mitt set and a time-saving food chopper while they’re discounted.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper $25 $14 (44% off)
Amazon
For quick, small jobs like dicing onions, this compact Hamilton Beach chopper—a WIRED staff favorite—is a Prime Day bargain.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025
More than 7,000 people were rescued by choppers, and many others were pulled from the South China Sea by warships.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Don’t forget to snag this darling KitchenAid oven mitt set and a time-saving food chopper while they’re discounted.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopper
helicopter
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The pilot was picked up by another helicopter and taken back to the airport, where he was checked out for minor bumps and bruises and refused further medical treatment.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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Three other helicopters from other services were being called to the scene, as well as ambulances from multiple area agencies, Mercy Flight president Margaret Ferrentino said.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Chopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopper. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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