Synonyms of buoy

buoy 1 of 2

noun

as in indicator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicator
• signal
• sign
• notification
• knell
• omen
• foretaste
• declaration
• foretoken
• portent
• notice
• premonition
• presage
• announcement
• red light
• red flag
• warning
• wake-up call
• tocsin
• tip-off
• caution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• all clear

buoy

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to lift

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lift
• steel
• cheer
• hearten
• strengthen
• fortify
• trigger
• set off
• infuse
• boost
• embolden
• inspire
• rally
• abet
• provoke
• spark
• reinvigorate
• ferment
• turn on
• excite
• revive
• revitalize
• resuscitate
• inflame
• incite
• foment
• refresh
• kindle
• whip (up)
• galvanize
• resurrect
• instigate
• rekindle
• rejuvenate
• renew
• enkindle
• reactivate
• reanimate
• reawaken
• regenerate
• recreate
• propel
• recharge
• motivate
• restimulate
• enflame
• electrify
• reenergize
• activate
• motive
• refreshen
• impel
• actuate
• reawake
• rouse
• move
• energize
• stimulate
• drive
• animate
• invigorate
• charge
• enliven
• wake (up)
• arouse
• awaken
• brace
• vitalize
• stir
• spike
• awake
• vivify
• quicken
• jazz (up)
• jump-start
• raise
• fire
• zip (up)
• fillip
• amp (up)
• liven (up)
• juice up
• pep (up)
• ginger (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dull
• dampen
• kill
• undermine
• damp
• drain
• weaken
• deaden
• wear
• weary
• harass
• burn out
• exhaust
• wash out
• curb
• wear out
• sap
• restrain
• slow
• enfeeble
• check
• knock out
• fatigue
• debilitate
• inhibit
• suppress
• do in
• enervate
• quench
• quell
• stunt
• repress
• still
• discourage
• tucker (out)
• fag
• demoralize
• dishearten
• daunt
• jade
• kayo
• dispirit

2

as in to swim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swim
• float
• sail
• hover
• drift
• ride
• glide
• hang
• waft
• raft
• balloon
• poise
• suspend
• bob
• dangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sink
• settle
• dive
• plunge
• lunge
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• submerse

Examples of buoy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The beach, like a number of others along this languid Northern California river, was marked as private property, roped off with floating buoys emblazoned with stark red signs warning the public away. —Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024

Here's what to know: When swim buoys are installed and removed Buoys are usually installed before Memorial Day and removed after Labor Day because of high winds, waves and changing water temperatures, the DNR said. —Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2024

Verb

Broadcast, cable and streaming were all buoyed by sports. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024

Despite the defeat, Zheng is the first Chinese player ever to make a WTA 1000 final on home soil and the 22-year-old was buoyed by taking a set off Sabalenka for the first time. —Matias Grez, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024