buoys 1 of 2

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
  • Certifications and audits, such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, are vital indicators of a custody provider’s commitment to regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By most indicators, 2025 is going to continue in a positive direction, Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, said during the CNBC Financial Advisor Summit.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicators
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifts
Verb
  • The Pistons’ star floats to the corner for a wide-open three.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The camera now floats just behind the character’s head, depicting work and home, love stories and painful reunions, fleeting observations and a reckoning with the past, as if from two points of view simultaneously—one visual and one spectral, bringing absence to life along with presence.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of floats
Noun
  • Start by defining clear work hours and turning off notifications after hours.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Slack pings with notifications.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of notifications
Verb
  • Today, the combined population of the Indian subcontinent’s three most affected vulture species hovers around a mere 20,000.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Microchip’s stock-market value or worth on Wall Street has fallen but still hovers around $32 billion.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hovers
Verb
  • Kimberly Cole’s deep personal connection to the sport as a former roller figure skating champion and artist infuses the project with authenticity and athletic insight.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In Spain, the Madera Fernandez family has been busy building the Vestige Collection, which infuses significant historical sites with thoughtful panache.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of infuses
Verb
  • Similarly, Fox Sports and NBC Sports have highlighted LeBron James as a prime example, noting how his perseverance inspires teammates to rise above challenges and deliver peak performance.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Intentionally Showcasing Teamwork for Young Viewers When thinking on the things that kids and families can benefit from watching this new series, Oxley hopes that the show inspires kids to understand that anyone can be a hero.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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