BUOY Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of buoy

as in indicator

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verb

as in to lift

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as in to swim

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Recent Examples of buoy

Noun

Scientists are scheduled to begin pulling the first buoy off the Oregon coast on Tuesday. — ABC News, 15 June 2026 One lifeguard sprinted to the end of the pier, dove into the water and kept the victim afloat with a rescue buoy until more help arrived. — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026

Verb

Experience helps buoy Wilson’s confidence in his standing with the top three picks. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 But progressives hope the current wave of anti-Trump furor in deep blue cities across the country will help buoy the chances of those on the hard left. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy

Noun

Tools exist to track productivity fluctuations, absenteeism and other performance indicators for clues into employees’ state of mind.

— Jennifer Lee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
These indicators will directly shape expectations for demand for chips and data centers.

— , CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of indicator

Verb

Nevertheless, do not expect Jenny Sugarman’s side to be overawed, not after making history last spring by lifting the Adran Premier League title for the first time following a tremendous two-way tussle with holders Cardiff City.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The effects of this tournament will still be studied and analyzed long after Rodri lifted the trophy and Spain danced on Sunday.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of lift

Verb

There’s still plenty of summer left to spend by the pool or at the beach, and Prime members can save on swimsuits and swim trunks while the sale is live.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of swim

Noun

This signal reached Earth as a continuous invitation to fellowship, and the record-breaking viewership of Artemis II built like a slow cooker feast, with global engagement increasing from launch to splashdown.

— Aparna Venkatesan, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Very early in the morning, however, the moon will make a series of aspects — with Mars, Saturn and Mercury retrograde — that could potentially trigger everything from feelings of restlessness to emotional reactions due to mixed signals.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of signal

Verb

From Sacramento to Albany and several state capitals in between, regional attorneys general are steeled to stop Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery in an antitrust lawsuit that could hit the courts Monday.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Publishers are stacking the deck for the fall, when a glut of books are sent into the world steeled for holiday gifting.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026

Definition of steel

Verb

Your suit is still carrying your skin cells, body oils, sunscreen, and whatever else was floating around in the pool.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
The team floated the idea to Nestlé’s global KitKat brand group, then gave its agency partner, VML, 24 hours to return with a concept.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of float

Noun

Certain top players, including Alex de Minaur, opted out of the media boycott for Wimbledon, citing their appreciation of the prize money increase as a sign of progress.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
And the early signs of a smooth 2030 tournament hosting are not promising; the South Americans have been accused of both brutal tactics on the field and racist abuse by fans off it.

— Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of sign

Verb

The former pro boxer hyped him up as the audience cheered and, once on stage, performed a fake-out punch over Hernández’s head.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
The chefs work as hard as the interior designers, rustling up impressive small plates that will cheer the spirits on winter days.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026