foy

chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foy
Noun
  • Help post-grads see that even small contributions can lead to big change.
    Melanie Schild, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • But a toddler’s contributions are often clumsy and, like the efforts of my Montessori preschoolers in September, may actually result in more work for the adult—so the adult shoos the child away.
    Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The grants were first established in a law passed in 1965, according to the lawsuit.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
  • So far, no one has publicly called for GM to return any of the grant money, though the agreement contains provisions that if the company was to violate the terms, the state has the right to clawback the funds, according to GM.
    Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Earlier this month, those looking to do a local mitzvah read books to adults with intellectual and developmental delays at the Passionate Care Training Center, made sandwiches for people in need, and assembled care packages for those experiencing homelessness.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
  • Davis, along with other artists and collectors, receive anniversary care packages from Spin Master to commemorate special anniversaries or editions.
    Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.
    Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
Noun
  • Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.
    Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
  • His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
    Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
Noun
  • The number of uninsured people could spike further if Trump and his congressional allies don't renew additional federal subsidies for low- and moderate-income Americans who buy health coverage on state insurance marketplaces.
    Noam Levey, NPR, 25 July 2025
  • More top news stories: Cuts outlined in President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget mean some groups stand to lose federal funds that support medical services like testing and HIV treatment, as well as nonmedical patient supports such as housing and food subsidies.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • In addition, OpenAI has accelerated its offerings with products like ChatGPT Team and Enterprise that directly compete with Microsoft’s Copilot suite.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 July 2025
  • As early as 2020, F1 began linking its consumer offering with its traditional TV deals, giving Sky Germany consumers access to F1 TV as part of their subscriptions.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
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“Foy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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