as in person
a member of the human race
kindhearted and generous, she's a real good egg by anyone's standard
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Recent Examples of egg
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Cheeseburger Deluxe Casserole This easy and cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe ditches the bread and instead incorporates eggs, heavy cream and a whole pound of bacon to create a keto-friendly dish.
—Nora Colomer
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Johnson said, egging them on, as though the reference to Wallen was an inside joke shared by everyone there.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
First and foremost, people love its hearty, comforting flavor that comes from a host of delicious ingredients, namely sausage, eggs, cheese, beans, and potatoes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Cheeseburger Deluxe Casserole This easy and cheesy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe ditches the bread and instead incorporates eggs, heavy cream and a whole pound of bacon to create a keto-friendly dish.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
Within all those spiraling dialogues, which director Jaki Bradley has egged up to a Gilmore Girls-esque tempo, Margolin starts to lay out the underlying tensions of the group.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
Johnson said, egging them on, as though the reference to Wallen was an inside joke shared by everyone there.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egg
Noun
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because word of the separation needed to come from Homa.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
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The person filming showed a backyard filled with people who appeared to be in their late teens to early 20s drinking and playing games.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The suspect, who sported pink hair and several face piercings, got into the 68-year-old victim’s cab around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, pretending to be a customer, but instead whipped out a knife and demanded the victim’s property, according to cops.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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For example, defendants in this state are allowed to hire experts to lie and the defense can then whip the public into a frenzy by promoting the lies.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Trump brought up Musk's federal contracts in a post on Truth Social after the two men hurled personal attacks as Musk, a former top Trump advisor, tries to build momentum to defeat the president's tax and policy bill.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The second man then took off on foot down an alley on 46th Street.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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At the same time, the world’s third-largest economy has faced a demographic crisis that by necessity has spurred technological innovation, including making strides in areas such as AI, robotics, and space—all of which are vital to defense.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Hurricane Ike, which rammed the Texas Coast in 2008 and caused more than $43 billion in damage with a deadly storm surge that killed 112 people, spurred action.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Simply press a button on the side of the pole, and a hinge releases.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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The grapes were then whole cluster pressed, and barrel fermented in 49 percent new French oak.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Lawrence is like the orange M&M, or the also-orange wiry guy from Inside Out 2.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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A lot of those guys play a version of that in the regular season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
Verb
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But Powell and his colleagues are unlikely to be prodded to cut rates by Trump’s latest post or the ADP report.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The point is to intensify Russia’s economic pain — and by doing so, to prod President Vladimir V. Putin toward peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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“Egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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