buoys 1 of 2

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
  • Research published in PubMed Central shows women in perimenopause already display early indicators of hypertension, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction before most realize the transition has even started.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Research published in PubMed Central shows women in perimenopause already display early indicators of hypertension, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.
    Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Their son, John, likes watching the games and their daughter, Kyla, likes the root beer floats on the weekends.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • On the 16, a slender crescent moon appears to the lower right of Jupiter, while directly below the moon floats a third bright planet, Mercury.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In other words, wires get crossed and the brain sends pain signals a little north of the action.
    Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Bogen says the pattern is familiar from older Internet platforms, where small behavioral cues became signals that shaped what users saw and how they were categorized.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rain also triggers personal associations — cozy indoor afternoons, quiet nights, childhood rainy days.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with snow and heavy rain that triggers flash floods often killing dozens, or even hundreds, of people at a time.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Now the pair are filling the former Slab space with trout that swims in chive beurre blanc; burgers crowned with a range of French cheeses; and expertly made baguettes that receive smears of butter d’Isigny.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • When Blub swims in a particular direction, the camera detects the movement and sends the vehicle rolling that same way.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Oil steadied and Asian stocks were mostly trading lower Tuesday as signs of a de-escalation of the Iran war remained mixed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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