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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
  • There were no signs of police or indicators of a crime scene.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Because tax relief involves negotiating with the IRS and handling sensitive financial information, credibility indicators are critical.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, these leggings act as shapewear, featuring a contoured power waistband that provides core compression, lifts the backside, and provides an overall smoothing effect.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Saturn leaving Pisces on February 13 lifts the heavy blanket of sorrow and exhaustion that’s been dampening your life force for the last three years, freeing you to unthaw a bit from the winter of your discontent.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.
    Rachael Seidler, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This neutral running shoe has a slim, knitted tongue that floats over the top of your feet, locking them in without applying uncomfortable pressure.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Using solar energy, the device triggers evaporation to draw lithium inward, while its unique 30-degree tilt manages waste.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
  • With persistent slabs, the first few travelers may pass without incident, only to hit a weak spot later that triggers a full release.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Steve Niese swims in Coney Island year-round and did describe the great benefits of cold water plunging in an article of a major newspaper.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Today, that turtle swims with three flippers in the new 4,000-gallon rehabilitation pool.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Members hold signs at busy traffic intersections and highway overpasses during morning and afternoon rush hours.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As a mother, Renee poured herself into love, the kind of love that shows up every day, that sacrifices quietly, that cheers loudly, that believes deeply.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The lesson from that high school bench was not just about discipline and discernment, but also about choosing the long game, even when the crowd cheers for immediate rewards.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Buoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoys. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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