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Definition of buoysnext
plural of buoy

buoys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoys
Noun
  • One of the most consistent historical indicators of good recruiting years for the military is a struggling economy.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Mourey is also curious about the campaign’s key performance indicators.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Owning even a few hours of exclusive Masters coverage lifts the value of Prime Video’s entire sports portfolio.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But when Willy floats into a conversation with Ben or experiences a memory of Biff’s high-school glory days, golden light floods the stage through a high bank of dirty windows.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Yet the technology for wind power that floats is just emerging, and has never been attempted in waters as deep as the Pacific off Northern California.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The cooling sensation from menthol can help relax muscles, improve circulation, and reduce pain signals associated with tension headaches.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
  • High output signals that a company can move beyond demos and into real deployment.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bride’s shocking personal revelation triggers her maid of honor and sends the groom into a tailspin, igniting wedding reception chaos that overshadows their characters’ union from the start.
    Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Bankruptcy is a more sweeping option that triggers an automatic stay, which is an immediate legal halt to all collection activity, including garnishment, the moment a petition is filed.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Meatloaf now swims in the aquarium’s sea turtle rehabilitation area, which opened in January.
    Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The reigning Tri-Valley League MVP swims at Kingfish Swimming club.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But oil prices fell overnight amid signs that peace talks could continue despite the blockade.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Under the law, as long as the baby is less than two months old and there are no signs of abuse, parents can anonymously drop them off at a hospital, fire station, or freestanding emergency room.
    Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response.
    Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Buoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoys. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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