as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up
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Each version of the muscular coupe features a special livery inspired by its predecessor.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
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Williams’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, started Athlos after being inspired by the intensity and excitement around track and field events during the Olympics.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Buoyed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyed%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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