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Recent Examples of buoy
Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Or will their new depth buoy them?
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are questions about quarterback Gunner Stockton, who looked shaky in Georgia’s CFP quarterfinal defeat against Notre Dame last year, the roster in Athens is of its typical depth, and a top 10 defense can buoy Stockton.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Or will their new depth buoy them?
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Minnesota even revamped the interior of its offensive line and added running back Jordan Mason to buoy McCarthy’s debut season.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are questions about quarterback Gunner Stockton, who looked shaky in Georgia’s CFP quarterfinal defeat against Notre Dame last year, the roster in Athens is of its typical depth, and a top 10 defense can buoy Stockton.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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Generosity can be a surprisingly powerful economic indicator.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Practical perks add to the appeal—USB charging, a clear indicator light, and durable construction.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eventually, around five firefighters arrived and were able to lift the elevator roughly five feet to pull them out safely.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Once the man was no longer surrounded by the beans, first responders were able to attach the man to a harness and lifted him up and out of the grain bin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mickey piloted the boat to the cliffs, dropped anchor, and the four of them swam to shore.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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The warning urges locals not to swim in ocean waters.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The left and right side will alternate red and green signals, allowing one vehicle at a tie to merge onto the freeway.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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During the ritual, a trio of local men played Balinese instruments as incense floated through the air.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Europe is rich, yet no one can explain why German trains are not on time anymore, or why there is no way to avoid feces floating in Britain’s rivers.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The kids associate helicopters with life flights to the local hospital, a sign that someone has been seriously injured, Cornelison said.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eddie Howe will hope Newcastle’s 4-0 thumping of USG is the first sign of their new-look front line gelling, with Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (two penalties) and Harvey Barnes all on target.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was seen smiling almost out of disbelief as the Dolphins crowd at Hard Rock Stadium cheered for their speedy wide receiver, who acknowledged them as the cart drove into the tunnel.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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