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Recent Examples of buoy
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The rescuers then deployed a large buoy to allow closer access for cutting the lines.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee cut interest rates by a fourth of a percent earlier this month to buoy a slowing labor market.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Best case is glowing reviews and great buzz buoy the film’s relevance among moviegoers for one week after another.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
The rescuers then deployed a large buoy to allow closer access for cutting the lines.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Boomers may be pleased with in-store perks like lax return policies and promotional events, and loyalty from the generation could help buoy department stores amid the rise of online retailers.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee cut interest rates by a fourth of a percent earlier this month to buoy a slowing labor market.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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With the government shutdown halting most economic data, the sharp one-week drop in mortgage rates stands out as one of the few indicators still being released.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the quarter, Coca-Cola benefitted from stronger performance among premium brands such as Smartwater and Topo Chico, which the company noted were favored by higher-income consumers—an indicator that those segments may have been more willing or able to accept higher price points.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, cool September inflation data raised investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates, lifting the present value of future profits and possibly boosting corporate earnings too.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Imogen Poots will be swimming her way to honors from the Denver Film Festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a stream of southern China filled with plant debris, a pinkish river creature with wrinkly lips swam through the murk, perhaps searching for a meal or a mate.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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After a quick bar brawl with some hotheaded members of the SDN, their not-date pushes forward into mixed-signal territory as Blazer brings Robert to a billboard overlooking the Hollywood Hills.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Central Indiana Cycling, a bicycling advocacy organization, praised the HAWK signals and other design features like raised crosswalks for enhancing safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Few coaches know that better than Mike Vrabel, who steeled his team ahead of what many expected to be a toss-up game.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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His sacrifice has steeled our resolve, redoubled our commitment and only increased our determination to save America at this critical turning point.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many analysts had speculated Milei would, once the election was out of the way, tilt toward a floating currency — alleviating pressure on the nation’s trade position.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The main floor includes a chef's kitchen, floating staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stephens said there were signs of a struggle, and Thomas' body had been dragged about 180 feet into the woods.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Perri told him that was a sign of his brain rewiring.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Similar to Swift in the music video for the Billboard Hot 100-topping track, Kelce closed his hands into fists and waved his arms up and down in celebration, meanwhile the 14-time Grammy winner excitedly cheered for him from her box suite in the upper level of Arrowhead Stadium.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Off-camera cheering her on was a group of Drummond’s family members, including her 28-year-old daughter Alex Drummond Scott, and her 10-month-old granddaughter, Sophia Marie.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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