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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. hovers
  6. infuses
  7. inspires
  8. strengthens
Noun
  • While individual successes should be celebrated, the CISO must zoom in on departmental performance indicators (KPIs) and actively recognize staff who promote teamwork and contribute towards broader goals.
    Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This means equipping managers with skills to recognize stress indicators, conduct supportive wellness conversations, and implement policies that promote work-life balance.
    Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicators
Verb
  • Their latest, limited-edition scent is called Sanctuary and lifts inspiration from Palo Santo, a small town along the pacific coast of Mexico.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • One officer is seen using a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach as another lifts him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • Singers and dancers, marching bands, horseback riders, and floats from communities, organizations and corporations passed an appreciative audience.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The site may be gone, but the breached data floats around the dark web.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of floats
Noun
  • No one wants notifications interrupting this special family time.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Alternatively, light activation can occur automatically—triggered by notifications, incoming calls, or system processes.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of notifications
Verb
  • The town hovers high above the Española valley, on a handsome mesa called the Pajarito Plateau.
    Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Tumi Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack While most Tumi luggage hovers around 20 percent off during its after-Christmas sale, the Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack is a whopping 40 percent off.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of hovers
Verb
  • Drawing inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Carole King, Carolee infuses her work with lyrical authenticity and a timeless charm.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In Baby John, Atlee (who serves as producer along with his wife, Priya Atlee) infuses his narrative with steroids.
    Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of infuses
Verb
  • Focus on producing content that entertains, educates or inspires, and take advantage of trending sounds and hashtags to expand reach.
    Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This is critical as stakeholders demand ethical leadership that inspires trust and inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Stocks are slightly higher to start the final full trading week of the year as the dollar strengthens and oil and gold pull back.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthens
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