helicoptered

verb

Definition of helicopterednext
past tense of helicopter
as in catapulted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helicoptered
  1. catapulted
  2. rocketed
  3. jetted
Verb
  • Some were catapulted into the limelight from relative obscurity and were soon juggling major awards ceremonies and lucrative studio deals.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Just think back to the 2-1 win against City, while three points against Bournemouth would have catapulted United up the table.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of catapulted
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  • Bitcoin becomes part of 401(k) plans Bitcoin rocketed in popularity after COVID-19 lockdowns.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The attacker has since scored 66 goals across 222 appearances and his transfer value has rocketed.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rocketed
Verb
  • Shortly after, the pair of players sat at a table in a white tent off to the side of the runway, conducting a press conference just moments after setting foot in Arizona as planes still jetted overhead.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Swift and Kelce jetted off to Las Vegas where the Chiefs faced off and beat the Raiders on Black Friday.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of jetted
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