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  • past participle of buoy.
  • past tense form of buoy.
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buoyed

[boo-eed, boid] / ˈbu id, bɔɪd /


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The surprising resilience of Salesforce’s growth in the face of AI competition buoyed other software makers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Three years ago, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies famously buoyed the spirits of underperforming shortstop Trea Turner by giving him the same kind of standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

The buyback buoyed global market sentiment more broadly, with U.S. stock futures mostly pointing higher Thursday after making modest gains in the last session.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Analysts say Kim now enjoys greater global stature, buoyed by crucial backing from Russia and China as well as an improving economy.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Mom asked, and a note of relief buoyed her voice.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos



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