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
Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Well, the Easter Bunny has come and gone, leaving us to clean up all these eggs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The first act speeds through one evening right toward one big family dinner, with Jacobs-Jenkins egging expectations along the way.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter egg roll on Monday, welcoming families to the South Lawn for the beloved tradition — complete with nearly 30,000 colorful eggs.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Well, the Easter Bunny has come and gone, leaving us to clean up all these eggs.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The shocking spike in egg prices may mark the final blow to an age-old tradition: egging someone's house.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The first act speeds through one evening right toward one big family dinner, with Jacobs-Jenkins egging expectations along the way.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egg
Noun
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Police did not provide any information about the person who died.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Go to a person who has vetted out skincare and who is really interested in taking good care of you, not taking your money.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That means the weather was ripe for fire, and wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour quickly whipped the fire toward inhabited areas.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lemony whipped ricotta teams up with sweet roasted beets in this vibrant spring salad.—
Wire Report,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lucas accidentally kills a man with whom he’s had a public beef and is sentenced to hang.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In the third incident, a man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, while a woman was nearly wounded by gunfire, police noted.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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While tariffs have less direct impact, tech advancements in monitoring equipment, spurred by AI investments, enhance job prospects.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Americans expect tariffs to raise prices Mr. Trump has said that tariffs are necessary to shore up domestic manufacturing, spur job growth and generate revenue to pay for the extension of a major tax cut plan from his first term in office.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the two are most excited about experiencing life’s milestones as a family.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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All three profile as instant contributors, and all three positions were needs, even if not as pressing as others.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump is pressing them to more than double that amount to 5%, which is higher than what even the U.S. currently spends.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Defending – defending these – this guy who is in El Salvador, who’s not an American citizen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The premium deodorant body spray and fragrance company AXE has just unveiled its latest campaign with daring comedian and actor Pete Davidson, bringing his trademark wit, authenticity, and underdog charm to the brand’s mission of helping guys feel their best.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This activism prodded state and federal authorities to enact a flurry of public health legislation.—
Made by History,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The second suit, brought by the City of Baltimore, charges sportsbooks DraftKings and FanDuel with unscrupulous promotional tactics prodding users toward irresponsible gambling.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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