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Recent Examples of buoy
Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The Coast Guard has deployed tracking buoys to monitor ice movement, which could provide valuable clues in locating the plane.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
That discomfort is buoyed by participation in quick-reaction theater without the fear of consequences, because, well, there are no consequences.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Today, high-tech sonic buoys, gliders, tags, and towed arrays are also used widely in non-military research.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025
The Coast Guard has deployed tracking buoys to monitor ice movement, which could provide valuable clues in locating the plane.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Japan’s Nikkei 225 added around 1.3%, buoyed by a rally in the shares of Japanese trading houses after Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in them.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
That discomfort is buoyed by participation in quick-reaction theater without the fear of consequences, because, well, there are no consequences.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoy
Noun
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Those include the National Retail Federation’s more real-time indicator showing that retail sales went negative on a month-over-month basis in January and February.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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And since turkey hunters like to chase dominant birds, the snood may actually be a better indicator of that than spurs or beard length.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Richards says watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before the international break — ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — only fuelled his desire to help Palace to the first major trophy in their history.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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After the SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean, they were greeted by a pod of dolphins swimming nearby.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This sharp decline signals trouble across the ecosystem, particularly for smaller players.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Talk of Salke’s departure amid a power struggle with Mike Hopkins, the head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, had been swirling for a while — and last month’s deal putting the Bond IP into the creative hands of Amazon was a further signal that Hopkins was about to make a change.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The tension of their school refusal remains: My first conscious thoughts each morning are always steeling myself for what might be ahead.—
Elizabeth Austin,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Europe and the United States must steel themselves for a long and painful process.—
Wolfgang Ischinger,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the idea may not be floated again, especially if the economy slows significantly and as mid-term elections approach.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Some have even floated the possibility of snap elections.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The tulip is considered one of the biggest signs of warmer months on the horizon and as such, tulip festivals have become a very popular attraction all over the world.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Aside from waiting until the average last frost date has passed, the seedlings will give signs when they can be transplanted outside.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This was literally backstage while the fans were cheering for an encore.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the couple hasn't shied away from posting each other on their social media accounts or speaking about their relationship in public or cheering each other on in their different endeavors.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Buoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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