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Recent Examples of buoy
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
In fact, a rogue buoy that broke free from its mooring last winter collected some of the first data scientists have on what happens when waves and ice collide.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Air channels also buoy the leaves, holding them up to the light.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In Jaws, the ocean’s crash, the buoy’s bell and John Williams’ score signal danger as clearly as the shark itself all while keeping dialogue clean and intelligible amid environmental chaos.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
In fact, a rogue buoy that broke free from its mooring last winter collected some of the first data scientists have on what happens when waves and ice collide.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
For the second consecutive game, Bronny helped buoy the Lakers.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Air channels also buoy the leaves, holding them up to the light.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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Such extreme pessimism has historically acted as a contrarian indicator for markets, Hartnett said, with prior lows in sentiment coinciding with key turning points for equities, including in October 2023 and April 2025.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rise was invented by third-grader Lucas Ye as part of a public contest to come up with a mascot that could serve as a zero-gravity indicator.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Experts have come up with a sophisticated plan to use air cushions to lift the animal onto a tarp, which will be secured to two pontoons and attached to a tugboat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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All evacuations and warnings have since been lifted.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The notation was curiously quaint, dots and curly tails swimming along like so many tadpoles.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The person swimming in the lane next to mine was doing the breaststroke and hit me with her leg, under the lane rope, on two consecutive laps.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Market wobbled, then rallied on signals that Tehran might still want to talk, with investors assessing the blockade as brinkmanship as expectations for a possible deal rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The call to invest in America First is strong, but there may be signals that faith in Brand USA is waning.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Denise and Aaron steeled themselves to face Muller in court.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the final clip, Chani steels herself and runs toward an invisible adversary.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, Glover’s attempt to read a quote from Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell gets interrupted by Reid flaunting his Canadian flag, while astronaut Christina (Sarah Sherman) floats on by, sleeping and snoring.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood sign, the mood for the annual Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Awards is celebratory.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Drivers heading back to their villages along coastal highways cheered each other, flashed victory signs and exchanged blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johnson waved to the cheering spectators who lined her eight-vehicle motorcade route from a railway station.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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