buoying

present participle of buoy
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoying
Verb
  • Watch Ghosts on Paramount+ Renowned filmmaker David Lynch revolutionized television when infusing his cinematic style into this early-'90s mystery series.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • By infusing rubber-like elastomers with ferromagnetic particles, the researchers 3D-printed an ultra-thin magnetic film that can be attached to origami structures.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The former ocean liner, which sailed from the 1930s to the 1960s, now serves as a floating hotel and offers paranormal after-hours tours.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
  • For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pakistan has faced a surge in Islamist violence since the Taliban swept Kabul in 2021, emboldening militant groups.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
  • That has changed, emboldening progressive candidates.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These sausage bites are the appetizer that will keep crowds hovering around the buffet table.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Disney+ churn rates had been steady at around 3-4 percent per month consistently this year, with churn rates at Hulu hovering at 4-5 percent per month.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
  • During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Drinking beers with everyone in this restaurant at this hotel, and going to a quarry and swimming with Brad and (executive producer) Mark Roybal.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In June, a child drowned while swimming with his family at Hamilton Creek Park.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Sherman Phoenix board of directors has committed to strengthening leadership and accountability.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
    K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • No leaves on the trees, few birds in the sky; the spacious vistas interdicted in all directions by armed men in black uniforms—police at the perimeter barricades, police on motorcycles, police drifting overhead in helicopters.
    Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Buoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoying. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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