helicoptered

verb

Definition of helicopterednext
past tense of helicopter
as in catapulted

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  1. catapulted
  2. rocketed
  3. jetted
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  • Though there had been some tough moments in 2024, the 28th WNBA season has been the most successful yet by nearly every metric, with an already upward trajectory catapulted even more by rookie phenoms.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Now, she’s been catapulted into the Oscar race.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of catapulted
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  • Once dismissed as a niche concern, crypto asset and blockchain policy has rocketed to the forefront for millions of Americans who recognize the critical role of crypto in driving future economic growth and innovation.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Since then, Zuckerberg has become more than three times as rich, while Meta shares have rocketed up 67% since the start of 2024.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of rocketed
Verb
  • Despite that, the two jetted off to Mexico to grow their connection.
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The French jewelry brand jetted off to Saint-Tropez and was inspired by Mediterranean destinations for its lively spring 2025 collection playing with colored stones.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of jetted
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“Helicoptered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helicoptered. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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