foys

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foys
Noun
  • Her contributions to the students and staff will not be forgotten.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Between 1972 and 1988, PUSH and its affiliates attracted more than $17 million in federal grants and private contributions.
    Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Mohonk’s year-round activity offerings include horseback riding and cocktail-making classes, along with special events like the annual Hudson Valley Gingerbread Competition and Murder Mystery Weekend.
    Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Teitsworth said the Honnold Foundation distributed over $4 million in grants last year and that Honnold is still involved with its work, keeping a board seat and providing financial assistance.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Other funding has come from county grants.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That shutdown ended with a promise to vote on extending the subsidies, which failed.
    Riley Beggin, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of last year, despite the majority of Americans supporting their renewal.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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