buoy (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy (up)
Verb
  • He was inspired by his father, who competed in high school weightlifting and competitions in Florida.
    Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
  • To that end, Carsley pinned up a photo of the World Cup to inspire his young players ahead of this summer’s tournament.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Popular online influencers with millions of followers have encouraged Holocaust denial.
    Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 30 June 2025
  • The bills’ sponsors and advocates are encouraged by the bipartisan support received so far.
    Lauren Jessop, The Washington Examiner, 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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