FOY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

foy

noun

Definition of foy

chiefly Scottish

as in contribution

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Noun

The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of contribution

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The nonprofit provides grants for development and community-building initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Local governments across the metro contribute funding to its operations, supplemented by grants and, recently, rider fares.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of grant

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And Colleen has founded Catherine's Cause, a nonprofit that provides compassion and care packages to families who have lost an infant.

— Edie Kasten, CBS News, 6 June 2026
So much so that players from programs like Oklahoma and Alabama have found opportunities to bring fans to games and send care packages after coming across posts that give some love to softball.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026

Definition of care package

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Until now, David had always made his tithes of 10 percent to the church.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Definition of tithe

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To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.

— Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.

— James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021

Definition of oblation

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In the meantime, the challenges that lie ahead for Kubicek include nailing down a higher state subsidy than Tri-Rail received last year, and completing an overhauled fare system which will see passengers pay an extra 10% starting in October.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
The comptroller’s report last year estimated that the subsidy-eligible projects underway would yield more than 15,000 rental units, and more have entered the pipeline since then.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of subsidy

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Among the many offerings are salsas, sauces, salads, sandwiches, wraps and more than a dozen meal options that range from salmon and rice to beef stroganoff to spaghetti and meatballs.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

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