cloyed

Definition of cloyednext
past tense of cloy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloyed
Verb
  • One of the main obstacles has been building trust in at-home skincare technology within an industry saturated with trends and exaggerated claims.
    William Jones January 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Never Wash Items Contaminated With Flammable Substances Lo Choe, licensed contractor and owner of Aura Fire Safety, cautioned against putting anything saturated with gasoline or other flammables into a washing machine because residue can remain in fibers and create a serious safety hazard.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The earnings report, however, alleviated fears among analysts.
    Sean Conlon,Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
  • That money alleviated economic hardship for many families, but some of it also helped people pay for illicit drugs, the Pittsburgh researchers say.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Cloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloyed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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