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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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Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund posted a record first-half profit, buoyed by Asian technology-stock gains, as it swung back to positive returns in the second quarter after being hit by market volatility in the first.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Jeff Bezos has cemented his standing as one of the wealthiest individuals in history—with a personal net worth hovering around $200 billion, and buoyed by Amazon’s relentless valuation growth.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The health care sector has buoyed the US labor market over the last year, with more Americans aging and requiring medical assistance.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

But you can hear the heart in Haggard’s leathery vocals, buoyed by the sweet harmonies of his backing band.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

Woody lies suspended in the warm darkness, buoyed up by a sadness both heaxry and sweet.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston



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