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Recent Examples of buoy
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Mar. 2026
Seattle used a dominant defensive performance to buoy their win over New England.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The buoy barrier is being installed upriver of the Veterans International Bridge in a rural stretch of borderland marked by farms and ranches.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The male has binoculars scanning the sea, while the female guard is in action, as if jumping off of a tower, fins and buoy in hand.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Locals buoy new restaurants in unique and meaningful ways.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Mar. 2026
Seattle used a dominant defensive performance to buoy their win over New England.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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To get a more accurate genetic indicator of cancer risk, my mother encouraged me to get my DNA tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation.—
Zachary Bernstein,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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With its large display, single-button operation and three-color LED air quality indicator, this monitor offers a simple way to take a look at what irritants may be floating around you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The war in Iran is lifting the fortunes of oil producers in Latin America who aren’t vulnerable to the Strait of Hormuz closure.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The addition of Crosby was supposed to be the piece to help lift the Ravens over the top, with the draft picks expected to be part of a rebuilding effort for the Raiders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers said one person swam ashore after his fishing boat capsized near Pedro's Point on Friday afternoon.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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One person and a dog died Friday on Lake Pueblo after a fishing boat capsized, sending the sole survivor swimming for shore, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These signals are public, so anyone with a relatively cheap receiver and a little bit of know-how can decode the signals to display a plane’s locations digitally.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, once again, steel yourself.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte was another jump, but by then, he was steeled for struggles.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Moon is floating into your pensive sign, empowering your identity with lunar grace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Visitors will learn the science behind why bubbles float, shine and swirl with color in the bubble zone.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New beginnings are possible under today’s energetic New Moon in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days as the war showed no signs of abating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With many fans cheering him on, one interfered and led him off course.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many wore Republican Party gear and cheered his recent foreign policy moves in Venezuela and Iran.—
Andres Oppenheimer
March 12,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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