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buoyed

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verb

past tense of buoy
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyed
Adjective
  • Considering how long Canada was ahead, this result should feel like a letdown for Jesse Marsch’s side, which had been in buoyant form.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Mirren, eldest daughter of the youngest Sinclair sister Bess (King), isn’t much more than Cadence’s formerly buoyant but now ill cousin in the book.
    Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • The plan, reported in January in The Age newspaper, has been floated by the three most powerful and richest cricket nations - India, Australia and England who would be part of a top tier consisting of seven teams.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • However, she has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In the meantime, the North was jubilant at the news of the arrests of the diplomats.
    Zaakir Tameez June 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
  • These kids, though, seem more jubilant than might be expected for a Tuesday morning.
    Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that country, which was invaded by Russia more than three years ago.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The price in 2024 hovered around the dollar mark.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In Gabon, youth unemployment has hovered above 35% in recent years.
    Richard Aidoo, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Boot it up on Switch Online and witness how joyous Peak Kirby can be.
    Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
  • Combined with a silent online auction and donation, the joyous community-building event raised over $200,000.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The support of prominent national figures further emboldened those who fought desegregation on the local level.
    Essence, Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The group’s losses in recent confrontations with Israel have emboldened its domestic opponents, who now see an opportunity to weaken its grip on Lebanese politics.
    Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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“Buoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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