cloys

present tense third-person singular of cloy

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Verb
  • Then there's the sun, whose light saturates the atmosphere from dawn until dusk, shielding the cosmos from our sight.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Otherwise, water saturates the soil and kills plants.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dark green foliage lightens toward the branch tips.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Your adaptable nature turns small moments into quick bridges, while gentle humor lightens heavier topics so plans move forward together.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Cloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloys. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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