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lifebuoy Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A buoyant device, typically in the shape of a ring or horseshoe, thrown into the water to help keep a person afloat and prevent drowning.
Usage Example
"The crew member quickly threw a bright orange life preserver to the swimmer who had been caught in a strong current."
Strongest
life preserver
life ring
lifesaver
Strong
life belt
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lifebuoy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lifebuoy