afloat

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Healthcare is also keeping the labor market afloat.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s because if high-income shoppers scale back their spending, then the other horizontal lines of the “E” — the lower and middle classes — may not have enough spending power to keep the economy afloat.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

We know that underneath, we’re laboring frantically to keep going — sometimes, even just to stay afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Nada ayuda,”—no help—said Araceli Orozco when asked if she had received assistance keeping her business afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Horses worked alongside engines alongside people alongside a harbor afloat with trash and oil.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk