buoys 1 of 2

plural of buoy

buoys

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoys
Noun
  • Hostile and benevolent sexism are early indicators of deeper problems.
    Susan Madsen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The researchers emphasized that these specific measurements are critical medical indicators of an older adult's future health.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
    Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • When the tank is full, the robot automatically floats to the surface and parks itself in a corner of the pool for emptying, which is a breeze thanks to a pop-out basket.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • The system processes pilot inputs through computers and transmits electrical signals to flight controls, improving safety, reliability, maneuverability, and reducing aircraft weight by removing mechanical linkages.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The next morning, eating breakfast triggers the gastrocolic reflex again.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • The new law bars gambling companies from sending push notifications to their app users, something that emerging research shows triggers people into betting more.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Some of them have commanded many millions at auction, like 1972’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), showing a man looking into the pool as another man swims underwater to the edge.
    Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
  • Speaking in a new interview with Today, published Wednesday, May 27, Michigan resident Betty Morris, who turned 101 on May 13 and still drives and swims daily, revealed her top four tips for longevity.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs.
    Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • In the video, shared on Kennedy's personal X account Tuesday, the health secretary is seen wrangling the snakes with his bare hands, holding the creatures up to the camera as his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, cheers him on in the background.
    Mason Leib, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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“Buoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoys. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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