as in indicator
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in to lift
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buoy
Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Speaking after the inquest into his death last week, Kane’s uncle Gethin Edwards said the nearest life buoy to the spot where his nephew died is a 20-minute walk away, BBC News reported, with the family calling for a buoy to be placed in the area.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Findings similar to ours from other college campuses buoy our confidence in the approach.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buoy
Noun
After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Speaking after the inquest into his death last week, Kane’s uncle Gethin Edwards said the nearest life buoy to the spot where his nephew died is a 20-minute walk away, BBC News reported, with the family calling for a buoy to be placed in the area.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Federal Open Market Committee cut interest rates by a fourth of a percent earlier this month to buoy a slowing labor market.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Findings similar to ours from other college campuses buoy our confidence in the approach.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buoy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
-
Despite the team’s 4-7 record last season, there were indicators that the Eagles could have a breakout season in the near future.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Today’s land prices are also an indicator of what happened several years ago, said Bryon Parman, an associate professor and agricultural finance specialist at NDSU.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The research team also revealed that the robots can change their shape and gait to adapt to different terrains or to perform a variety of functions, such as gripping and lifting objects.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Two teaspoons of baking powder lift the dense cookie dough into puffy masterpieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Guests can also swim, fish, and bike in specific areas within the park.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Don't swim against the current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Currently, the young signal caller has 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
-
But by tamping down growth signals, the procedure can protect the macula, which is in the central retina.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Few coaches know that better than Mike Vrabel, who steeled his team ahead of what many expected to be a toss-up game.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
-
His sacrifice has steeled our resolve, redoubled our commitment and only increased our determination to save America at this critical turning point.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Young placed an accurate pass to McMillan on a slant route, but the ball bounced off McMillan’s hands and floated into the mitts of Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson for an interception.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
-
From that starting spot, though, McKennie ran or floated into just about every zone in the attacking half.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As early as 2014, scientists had discovered signs of sea star wasting disease in at least twenty species across the Pacific coast.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
-
To Be Nervous Almost everyone gets some sign of jitters before speaking, even seasoned pros.—
Nathan Green,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The actresses continue to support each other publicly, with Walter cheering Hendrix on during her journey on Dancing with the Stars.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
-
The pride our families and students have in our schools is evident - whether walking the halls, attending a music concert, or cheering at a sporting event.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share