foys

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Half of the $80 billion total will be raised through at-the-market offerings beginning in the third quarter.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • He’s expected to spend $425 million on existing coal plants and $75 million on an export terminal under the Defense Production Act, as well as $185 million on new coal plants using Energy Department grants.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 4 June 2026
  • Scientists across multiple disciplines are sounding the alarm after the White House proposed taking greater control over how scientific research gets funded and allowing political appointees to decide whether to approve scientific grants.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Critics described the free permits as subsidies for oil and gas.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The bill does not increase subsidies available to low-income renters and homeowners, or to potential homebuyers.
    Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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