egging (on)

present participle of egg (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for egging (on)
Verb
  • In late August, nine Republican House lawmakers sent a letter urging the DOJ to halt a cannabis rescheduling proposal.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Nevertheless, meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The immediacy and interactivity of social media platforms amplified the outrage, encouraging group mobilization.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
  • By encouraging curiosity, leaders and employees can move beyond surface-level use and unlock the full potential of the tools around them.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Egging (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egging%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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