BUOYS (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

buoys (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of buoy (up)

as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sudden improvement in his health buoyed him up

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Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Jordan says a recent guideline change encourages doctors to diagnose and treat sooner based on symptoms.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

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