colly

Definition of collynext
chiefly British dialect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for colly
Verb
  • Rocky was not to be messed with.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • In fact, there are reasons to mess with Australia, via the media.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • But which No 9 good enough to lead a Premier League promotion chase is going to come to Leeds this month and sit on the bench waiting for the Dutchman to get crocked? Farke has mentioned Gnonto as an emergency striker option, if needed.
    Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Store indigo garments together or wrap them in tissue to avoid crocking.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Verb
  • Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
  • Ditch the mish-mash of clothes jumbled in your closet with the help of these storage bins, which are just $4 apiece right now, or add extra clothing storage with this duo of under-bed bags that even have wheels.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Their habitats were ransacked, their migration routes disarranged, truncated, cut off.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Verb
  • Because the devices are relatively new, hospitals do not always categorize the exact type of vehicle involved in a crash, and details such as speed are self-reported, meaning the data can be muddled.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
  • Mixing too many competing scents in the same area also muddles the experience, and strong essential oils like peppermint or cinnamon can quickly overload a space.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Women with thyroid issues or disordered eating histories should be especially cautious.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • By contrast, body dysmorphia and disordered eating come from fear and negative body image.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • Not only were Carlson and Trouba leaning toward departures, but team captain Radko Gudas is an unrestricted free agent, leaving the right side of the Ducks’ defense in flux if not disarray.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • That signing eventually turned a franchise used to disarray to one with legit postseason hopes.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Vinegar can etch, dull, and discolor natural stone like marble, granite, travertine tile, and others.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Improper water drainage has also caused the marble on some parts of the building to discolor, according to the center.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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“Colly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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