buoys (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy (up)
as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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  1. encourages
  2. inspires
Verb
  • More of them are asking for telehealth visits, an option the clinic offers and encourages to abate patients’ fears that visiting the doctor could lead to a run-in with ICE, according to Motorwala.
    — Michelle Marchante July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The company’s campaign directs people experiencing involuntary movements to their dedicated website and encourages them to consult healthcare providers.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • One of the places that inspires her most is her family’s home in Sagaponack, designed by Elsa Soyars.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Jimothy inspires artists around the country Jimothy has been an inspiration to many, evidenced by all the artists who have paid homage to him in their medium of choice.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of inspires
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“Buoys (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoys%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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