BUOYS Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

buoys 1 of 2

noun

plural of buoy

as in indicators

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buoys

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verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy

as in lifts

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as in floats

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Noun

The tools do more than pick out obvious indicators of AI authorship, such as the excessive use of em dashes and bullet points.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
Analysts view high borrowing levels as a contrarian signal, similar to bull-bear sentiment indicators.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of indicators

Verb

Raymond James lifts Macom to outperform from market perform Raymond James says buy the dip.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
The lid can be opened with one hand from either side or lifts off completely with two, and a shoulder strap is included for carrying.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifts

Verb

Expect a night of dazzling sights, as costumed performers, puppets and floats make their way down Columbus Drive.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Each night, Musgraves floats over the audience, cozily nestled in a giant set of disco ball Truck Nutz.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of floats

Noun

Cancer can exploit molecular signals that restrain immune responses, allowing malignant cells to escape attack even when identified.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Yet advertising systems may still use that activity as one of several signals when building a profile.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of signals

Verb

Now, his firing triggers a buyout package of around $12 million, according to Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Endurance testing Heating the material triggers a chemical reaction that removes loose chlorine ions and forms strong bonds between indium, oxygen, and phosphorus.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of triggers

Verb

In the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, the main target of commercial fishing boats is pollock, a medium-sized, mild fish that swims in fantastically vast schools.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
During a seemingly regular day at camp, Jason swims too far and drowns as the other campers and staff look on helplessly.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of swims

Noun

Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of signs

Verb

Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cheers with fans during the Florida Legends Experience at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center in Gainesville on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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