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
  • And patients without visible signs of starvation showed severe electrolyte imbalances and significant anemia in their lab results — clear indicators of malnutrition, Ali said.
    Brendan Rascius, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The rump and the ears are other indicators.
    Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Another hinge lifts the screen up and toward the user.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Guests are encouraged to live fully in the space, where morning coffee brews in a Hay French press, poolside afternoons are spent on Oliver James floats, and alfresco dinners happen amid DWR’s Terassi outdoor teak furniture (all of which, naturally, is for sale).
    John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • More recession signals were lurking in the latest jobs data.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The lights are programmed to change from yellow to red or green when the freeway traffic is going slower than 60 mph, which triggers the signals to control traffic flow entering the freeway.
    Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This suggests that swearing triggers a boost, which allows the body to perform better in a short-term physical task.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The halibut swims in a magenta consommé of dashi and beetroot.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.
    Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • An American Swiftie who also cheers for the Chiefs asked her Brazilian counterparts about it on social media Thursday.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Their 10-year-old daughter cheers three to four times a week and also does runners club twice a week, while their son plays soccer one to two times a week.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Buoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoys. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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