foys

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foys
Noun
  • The transcript of this speech is actually one of the seven contributions on Schlossberg’s Vogue author page.
    Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The law establishes a 17-member committee to develop standards focusing on Black contributions and experiences.
    Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But that guidance may change to allow withdrawals only after the child’s 18th birthday, said Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The experimental media culture shaped Apple Daily’s digital offerings.
    Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Teitsworth said the Honnold Foundation distributed over $4 million in grants last year and that Honnold is still involved with its work, keeping a board seat and providing financial assistance.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Other funding has come from county grants.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.
    Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite the majority of Americans supporting their renewal.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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