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foys

noun

plural of foy, chiefly Scottish
as in care packages

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  1. contributions
  2. offerings
  3. grants
  4. subsidies
  5. alms
Noun
  • The Italian brand however, previously acknowledged the atelier’s contributions on social media and are bringing Chanakya artisans to an upcoming Harrods pop-up in London to demonstrate craft techniques.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • One of the best ways to sample the neighborhood’s offerings is with NuLu Food Tours, where guests can try eight dishes, each paired with a beverage.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • For the most comprehensive network offerings, bundle and save with the Orange & Blue plan.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of offerings
Noun
  • The Greater Watts Community Garden is also supported by one of these grants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The county is still seeking state and local grants for the construction, which is expected to begin in spring 2028.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of grants
Noun
  • Nigeria has faced high inflation in the three years since the removal of fuel subsidies raised costs for households and businesses.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of subsidies
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    — Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Not that the alms offered up by President Biden and European leaders will do much good.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
Definition of alms
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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