buoy (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy (up)
Verb
  • Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Sánchez wore a custom wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana inspired by classic 1950s bridal fashion.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Popular online influencers with millions of followers have encouraged Holocaust denial.
    Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 30 June 2025
  • The return of blue-book exams might disadvantage students who were encouraged to master typing at a young age.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Nobody needed to go into the brush and stir that bear up.
    Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 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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“Buoy (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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