BUOY (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

buoy (up)

verb

Definition of buoy (up)

as in to inspire

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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After coming across our insightful articles in the course of their online research, potential clients are often inspired to reach out for trip-planning assistance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This isn’t the first time a transformative technology has inspired predictions of mass job displacement.

— Mary Moreland, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspire

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Unlike many spas that focus on the healing effects of treatments, Kamalaya goes much deeper, encouraging guests to explore more emotional issues in a safe space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Still, Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed in the attacks, said she was encouraged that more than 100 family members of 9/11 victims turned out and by the judges’ questions.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

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It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.

— Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.

— Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025

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