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Recent Examples of buoy
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Best case is glowing reviews and great buzz buoy the film’s relevance among moviegoers for one week after another.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Boomers may be pleased with in-store perks like lax return policies and promotional events, and loyalty from the generation could help buoy department stores amid the rise of online retailers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The buoy was launched from the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell – stationed in Victoria, British Columbia – as the crew was replacing three old safety buoys, the Canadian Coast Guard says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Best case is glowing reviews and great buzz buoy the film’s relevance among moviegoers for one week after another.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Did her recent engagement to Travis Kelce buoy its numbers?
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Boomers may be pleased with in-store perks like lax return policies and promotional events, and loyalty from the generation could help buoy department stores amid the rise of online retailers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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The off-year elections of Virginia and New Jersey are often not indicators of the following midterms.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s favorite market indicator, which compares a measure of the total value of the US stock market to the value of US economic growth, is also flashing a warning sign.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mpisi said that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both helped clean her up and lift her spirits after the spill.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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On your straight leg, tighten the muscles on the front of your thigh and slowly lift your leg to the height of your bent knee or slightly higher.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Apparently, Princess Kate enjoys swimming in extremely cold streams and pools in the dark.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spa guests can swim in the indoor heated pool with panoramic views, or indulge in a treatment like the mountain scrub that uses herbs from Metsovo.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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His remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 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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This is a type of vertigo that happens when canaliths, which are small pieces of calcium, are floating inside your inner ear canals.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Nov. 2025
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trade discussions dominated those meetings, but there were signs of growing tensions over Beijing’s surging conventional and nuclear arsenal.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, unlike last season, there was no sign to those within the Capitals that their captain was feeling the pressure of scoring another historic goal.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise When the screens at the Brooklyn Paramount event confirmed his victory, attendees loudly cheered for minutes on end.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Well, maybe not cheering, exactly, but at least nodding in mild appreciation at a movie that realizes its humble and happy purpose.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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