cloys

Definition of cloysnext
present tense third-person singular of cloy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloys
Verb
  • Sixty years later, the Spectacle saturates us in ways the Situationists never imagined.
    Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This gives your poinsettia a long, deep drink that saturates the roots without drowning them.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Sparkling water lightens it, but play around with the ratios.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Abby White lightens the emotional subject with a teen’s authentic, humorous voice.
    Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Cloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloys. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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