Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egging
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His Dahl is constantly goading people, driving them right up to the edge of their tolerance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026 -
So, does Roan deserve all the credit for softening the nature of these carpets, where dozens of photographers gather to scream goading or even offensive remarks at talent just to get their attention?—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
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Geller, a former Democratic state lawmaker and county party chair, said that state policies on school choice and federal action spurring deportations could be detractors.—
Austin Horn,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Weiss-Wolf is inspired by the pace at which states have passed menopause legislation, and the potential for spurring federal laws.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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As the carriage lurched forward, the teen’s mother fell from the vehicle, prompting Romanch Mahajan to jump out in an effort to help her, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In June 2025, Vaden allegedly received a second anonymous letter at her home, prompting her to report the situation to the City of Elk Grove’s Human Resources Department.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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His firm, Strategy, has a business based around acquiring Bitcoin, with Saylor using his outsize social media presence to post memes exhorting others to do the same.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been vocal about prodding the BOJ to keep hiking.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Be careful prodding Beth about Jamie, Beulah!—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Speaking about the tumultuous relationship on a 2024 episode of SiriusXM's This Life of Mine with James Corden, Miller reflected on the boiling point between the scandalous affair and the chaos of the paparazzi and tabloids hounding them.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Members of the media followed the family constantly, hounding them for quotes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Alexander Schmitt of Lightspeed pointed to European labs taking categories outright from Europe, ElevenLabs in voice and Legora pressing Harvey in legal.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Canada is watching Australia’s experience closely and pressing ahead anyway.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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“Egging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egging. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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