as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up
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In that same vein, the food and drinks are also inspired by the spirit of adventure.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
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Keep scrolling to shop more denim jackets, comfy-looking pants, woven flats, and more styles inspired by Jessica Alba now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Buoyed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyed%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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