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flotation

[floh-tey-shuhn] / floʊˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backing
STRONG
abutment agency back base bed bedding block brace buttress collar column cornerstone device foothold footing foundation fulcrum groundwork guide hold lining means medium pillar platform pole post prop rampart reinforcement rest rib rod shore stake stanchion stave stay stiffener stilt substratum substructure sustentation timber underpinning
Antonyms
WEAK
disapproval discouragement frustration opposition stop

Example Sentences

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But on Dec. 12, he was left alone by the pools at Lincoln Elementary School in Ontario without any flotation devices, according to the complaint filed in San Bernardino County Superior Court on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The chain is improbable but unmistakable: Harrison’s protest, the flotation of Northern Songs, Grade’s takeover, Jackson’s coup, Sony’s consolidation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Daunt also said he was a bit of an outlier in welcoming last week's Budget and he raised the prospect of a stock market flotation of the book chain.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Life jackets are optional for adults, but every boat must carry enough personal flotation devices for every passenger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

The flotation belt must be acid resistant, since it looks as good as new.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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