cloyed

verb

past tense of cloy
as in saturated

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  1. saturated
  2. alleviated
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  • In an era saturated with opinion, that kind of historical context may be the most valuable thing historians have to offer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • Marketers like Rhys McKay, who previously saw success, now find audiences saturated and influencers less effective.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of saturated
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  • Saudi Arabia’s ability to get oil out via an alternate path had alleviated a lot of that stress.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Friedman might feel more comfortable denying the Arenado trade reports at this point, given that Muncy has alleviated fan concerns and Arenado has joined a division rival instead.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of alleviated
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“Cloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloyed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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