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Recent Examples of buoy
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter two are still among CBS’ top daytime dramas and buoy the daytime lineup that also includes long-running hits like The Price is Right and Let’s Make A Deal.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The submersible comes with a 96-life support safety feature, a safety buoy, and Maximum Depth Protection.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
In 2022, Noah Scalin won ArtFields’ grand prize, which helped buoy him financially.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
The latter two are still among CBS’ top daytime dramas and buoy the daytime lineup that also includes long-running hits like The Price is Right and Let’s Make A Deal.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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Runser referenced indicators in manufacturing showing the sector is expanding, which is supportive of future freight demand.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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The index is a future indicator of lease signings about a year or more out.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spurs’ back-to-back wins have lifted them out of the relegation zone and their remaining fixtures are hugely important.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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And dirt is moving on the site of a future 148,000-square-foot Target, where developers and city and county officials lifted their shovels Tuesday.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Active types can also swim, bike, and play lawn games.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Like Pisces, this flower grows in water, representing the fish that swim amongst the tides.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Analysts said the decision could serve as a signal to founders about relocating sensitive technology overseas.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials say the ongoing closures are part of an effort to modernize signals and improve the reliability of subway service, with work expected to wrap in 2027.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Leopards steeled themselves, took a breath, went again, even as star man Noah Sadiki was forced off with an injury.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Arches of black and yellow balloons floated over tables set with meals in plastic boxes.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Banking groups are floating last-minute changes to a compromise on stablecoin yield as a key Senate panel begins considering a landmark digital asset bill.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the victims of Saturday's attack were reportedly from a village near the town of Cajibío, where a vigil was held Monday, with hundreds of people dressing in white as a sign of peace.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dolfans who have waited a quarter century to cheer a playoff win, to cheer new glory days, don’t find much solace in an F1 race or in Ross’ growing wealth.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Typically, many hopefuls either cheered or were on dance teams in college.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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