foys

noun

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish
as in care packages

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  1. contributions
  2. subsidies
  3. alms
Noun
  • Spend a little time with each person and express sincere gratitude for their contributions.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Look for ways to release your own new tracks (like side projects, new ideas, or bonus contributions) that keep people interested in you and your work.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • In addition to further support for housing and local governments, expanding the consumption subsidies applied to automobiles/electric vehicles/hybrid and home appliances to consumer electronics, textiles, and restaurant dining would be logical.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, after severely cutting premium subsidies in 2017, the administration reintroduced them for a limited number of lower-income Americans.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
  • 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
Definition of alms
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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