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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
Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Regardless, for some of the field, these closing games can buoy or sink an NCAA Tournament bid.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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
The Aviation Funding Stability Act would allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to tap into an alternative funding source called the Airway and Airport Trust Fund to buoy aviation operations during government shutdowns.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Regardless, for some of the field, these closing games can buoy or sink an NCAA Tournament bid.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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For Jim Paulsen, the real recession indicator is watching Walmart.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest data was published in the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s yearly economic indicators report, which offered an overall bleak picture of the Bay Area economy, including declining buying power among residents and deepening office vacancies in the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The storm lifted the roof of a boathouse and damaged a dock, garage, and fence.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major oil exporters outside of the Middle East have been lifted by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some looking to position themselves as reliable suppliers in a world desperate for energy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Oceanside Lifeguard Division urged the public to use caution when entering the ocean, particularly when lifeguards are not on duty, and to avoid swimming alone.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The whale then swam through it overnight, marine biologist Robert Marc Lehmann said Friday, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a signal for modest instability nearby, particularly along the Gulf Coast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 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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Of all the voting changes floating around, what seems most likely at the moment is an end to or significant limit on counting mail-in ballots after Election Day.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the Dominican Republic, commercial fishers sometimes place a palm tree, floating upright and attached to a buoy, in the middle of the ocean.—
Mike Kurlansky,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dozens showed up to the Capitol on Tuesday, where advocates made speeches and attendees held signs and flags.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By the time the final seconds ticked off the clock, many Houston fans had cleared out and the Illinois supporters stood and cheered as their team celebrated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The arena clapped and cheered for their new archbishop.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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