foy

Definition of foynext
chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foy
Noun
  • Mexico is traditionally the second biggest supplier of oil to Havana after Venezuela – but supplies from Caracas have already been disrupted following the capture by US special forces of its President Nicolas Maduro, making Mexico’s contribution even more vital.
    Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But the contributions of new signings and players returning from absences were enough to get Palace over the line.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These grants can cover cleanups and sustainable cultivation projects, or even related efforts such as fish conservation.
    Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
  • An organization working to prevent HIV infections is among the Colorado recipients that will lose federal funding after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention abruptly canceled grants to four states led by Democratic governors.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These cozy blankets are less than eight dollars, and can instantly liven up your living room, round out a care package, or show thanks for your child’s teacher.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Druski is then seen standing before the congregation, sharing news that Collect & Praise Ministries is branching out into Motherland, before encouraging tithes and donations for the cause.
    Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.
    Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
  • His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
    Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
Noun
  • That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.
    Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • As with the subsidies, public outcry pushed a number of Republicans and Democrats to pledge to do something — in this case, reining in enforcement tactics.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nevertheless, everyone can celebrate (or drown their sorrows) with some of the free and discounted offerings at these restaurants.
    Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In contrast to Luckin's typical offerings priced at roughly $1 or $2 for an Americano or latte, the flagship store has nudged prices slightly higher for a range of pour-over and cold brew coffee drinks.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.
    Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
  • By placing them on the foreign-aid dole, U.S. officials know that foreign officials will do their bidding when called upon to do so.
    Jacob Hornberger, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
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“Foy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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