cloyed

past tense of cloy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloyed
Verb
  • Beyond its sheer tackiness, the event was saturated in conflicts of interest.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
  • Researchers say the landslides happened as extremely heavy rainfall saturated the ground, causing parts of the hillside to suddenly break away.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Here’s what’s happening with whey protein and when strained supplies might be alleviated.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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“Cloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloyed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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