buoying (up)

verb

present participle of buoy (up)
as in inspiring
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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  1. inspiring
  2. encouraging
  3. bearing up
Verb
  • What is certain is that the murders caused a national sensation and continue to capture the public imagination, inspiring numerous books, movies, TV shows, and documentaries.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kristen does this with a voice that is authentically hers, inspiring all women to tap into their self-confidence.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring
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  • Given no one knows a business like its own people, sharing the most urgent challenges and encouraging new ideas at every level could make a tangible difference to the bottom line, and do away with productivity theater for good.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Royal insider Rob Shuter reported that Kate is encouraging William to make up with Harry before the move.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.
    — Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Definition of bearing up
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“Buoying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoying%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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