foys

plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foys
Noun
  • Praising his contributions both before and after independence, Calvert believes Dickinson should be placed alongside Adams, Jefferson and others among the elite of founders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Nothing shows our financial supporters the value of their contributions more clearly than witnessing the emotional moment when a cancer survivor meets their lifesaving donor for the first time at our annual gala or other event.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • This evening is centered on art and community connection, giving small, local businesses a chance to share their offerings.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The specific irony of something like an Hermès HAC being categorized as hyperfeminine is that the bag was created in the late 19th century as a carryall for horse riding equipment, much like the rest of the brand’s offerings at the time.
    Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Warren said the freeze would allow time to investigate how IOLTA grants are awarded.
    Nick Sullivan July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The states that move fastest will not necessarily be the ones with the most generous subsidies.
    Tom Bitting, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • While the expiration of the enhanced ACA subsidies made insurance more expensive for millions of consumers, experts say other health costs, such as prescription drugs, medical tests and hospital bills, are also squeezing consumers.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 25 June 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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