BUOY Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

buoy 1 of 2

noun

Definition of buoy

as in indicator

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buoy

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verb

as in to lift

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as in to swim

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Recent Examples of buoy

Noun

The lifeguard was using a rescue torpedo in the water when a white shark grabbed the rescue buoy and pulled him underwater. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Each buoy is attached to a rope and can be thrown to someone in the water while another person calls 911. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

While chip stocks have stumbled, a rotation into other sectors has helped to buoy the market. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 Authorities plan to mobilise millions of people for big processions over the coming days, offering transport, food and lodging to buoy the numbers. — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy

Noun

Researching Municipal Infrastructure And Development Public and private investments are another indicator of a potential real estate boom.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
With support nearby at the 200-day MA and short-term indicators turning higher, the stock looks positioned for a rebound associated with outperformance versus the SPX.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicator

Verb

But the sour mood that numerous surveys and polls have found about the state of the city does not appear to have magically lifted.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
And votes from Democrats, who are likely to balk at any major cuts to spending programs frequently targeted by Republicans, would be required to lift debt ceiling legislation over the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of lift

Noun

The optical signal then follows the original microwave excitation coherently.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
That signal broadcasts through the air to the nearest cell tower, where it gets channeled through a complex network of cables.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of signal

Verb

The audience got on their feet cheering them on, including her daughter Everly, 13, partner Steve Kazee and bestie Emmanuelle Chriqui.

— Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, uploaded a series of posts on X on Sunday targeting a diverse group of students cheering for the Longhorns after their Saturday win over Ohio State at a Texas football game.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026