buoying

present participle of buoy
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoying
Verb
  • The Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn, infusing your goals with a stronger sense of purpose.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 27 June 2026
  • In interviews, Cannelle has spoken about wanting to represent her country and make French cool, and CINNA shines on this front, infusing sounds popularized by the likes of Justice and Yelle with fresh humor and personality.
    Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Recently, a small floating structure appeared on satellite photos near the entrance to the lagoon, raising alarm in and protests from the Philippines.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The best parts of the film, scripted with little distinction by Ana Nogueira, are the flashbacks to Kara’s final months on what’s left of her dying home planet Krypton, or more specifically, the floating colony Argo City, also headed for destruction.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • With credit card interest rates still hovering around 20%, this may be less a strategic move and more a mandatory one.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Attendance at the annual event has grown, Rodgers said, with attendance before the pandemic hovering around 3,000 but about 6,000 coming to the festival a year ago.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • There are many claims about what the Japanese towel roll stretch does, such as correcting posture, aligning the spine, strengthening the core, and promoting weight loss.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
  • Both trends increase demand for high-quality healthcare data, strengthening IQVIA's position as an indispensable partner to the pharmaceutical industry.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • According to officials, an adult woman was swimming in the river when she was bitten by an alligator, resulting in serious injuries.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Authorities have warned people to take extra care when swimming in unsupervised areas, such as rivers or lakes, following the deaths of around 40 people in France over the past week.
    Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
    Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
    Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026
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“Buoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoying. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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