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buoyed (up)

verb

past tense of buoy (up)
as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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  1. inspired
  2. encouraged
Verb
  • Amenities and experiences The 6,458-square-foot subterranean Thalea Spa, inspired by the nearby Diocletian Baths, includes a steam room, sauna, salt room, chromotherapy area, swimming pool, and hot tub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Jennifer Aniston, Mary-Kate Olsen, and more have all been sporting Adidas, and we’re inspired to add a pair to our fall footwear collection.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspired
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  • Khoory said Aldar encouraged brands to connect with local architects to work on facades to communicate the emphasis on art and place-making.
    — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers to and from San Francisco International Airport are being encouraged to use Interstate 280 and Interstate 380, avoiding Highway 101 north of the airport.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraged
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“Buoyed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyed%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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