cloys

present tense third-person singular of cloy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloys
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
  • One partner gets a little embarrassed, but the other lightens the mood and keeps encouraging them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Dark green foliage lightens toward the branch tips.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.
    Susan Ellenberg, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Cloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloys. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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