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noun

Definition of buoysnext
plural of buoy
as in indicators

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buoys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy
1
as in lifts

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2
as in floats

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoys
  1. indicators
  2. lifts
  3. floats
  4. notifications
  5. infuses
  6. inspires
  7. strengthens
Noun
  • So, after analyzing over 50 safety indicators across five categories, WalletHub determined that Vermont is the safest state in the nation.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
  • See market breadth indicators to spot indications of narrowing leadership.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of indicators
Verb
  • Winehouse’s Grammy-winning behemoth lifts seven rungs on the Official Albums Streaming tally, as fans in that country have apparently been streaming the project in larger-than-usual numbers.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • In a geological process known as isostatic rebound, the erosion reduced the weight of the region, allowing the rise of land masses on the Earth’s crust, its outermost layer that floats atop a mantle layer made of hot, semiliquid rock.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The 242-foot (74 m) long structure isn’t like conventional tidal stream turbines and floats on the water surface instead.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of floats
Noun
  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of notifications
Verb
  • Adding garlic infuses the meat with a succulent, savory flavor.
    Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Partisans With the election close to three weeks away, partisanship infuses survey results.
    Gary Langer, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of infuses
Verb
  • Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • While oxytocin deepens emotional intimacy, vasopressin strengthens commitment and protective instincts.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This close collaboration not only elevates the dining experience for our guests, but also strengthens the local agricultural community, fostering a sustainable partnership that brings the best of Romania's produce to the table.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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