EGGS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

eggs 1 of 2

noun

plural of egg

as in men

a member of the human race kindhearted and generous, she's a real good egg by anyone's standard

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eggs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of egg

as in spurs

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Recent Examples of eggs

Noun

Blooms last just 24 to 48 hours, with the plant releasing a stench likened to rotten eggs, gym socks and decaying flesh. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The space was also packed with easter eggs designed for fans who know the Spider-Man films inside and out and pride themselves on catching small details. — Advertiser, Vulture, 10 July 2026 In the heatproof bowl, whisk together the peach puree, lemon juice, sugar, eggs and egg yolks until well combined. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Devin said her steak and eggs, cooked before the sun is up, are perfect. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026 The six-foot four-inch footballer eats roughly 6,000 calories per day, consuming lots of whole foods such as steak, fish, eggs, raw milk and honey, according to his YouTube videos. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026 The problem develops when a female fly lays its eggs in open wounds and mucus. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Using a hand steamer on your luggage can also help kill bedbugs and their eggs. — Kate Linderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Adult worms parasitize dogs and cats, which shed eggs in their feces. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs

Noun

At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Both men were taken into custody without incident, the release said.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Definition of men

Verb

In that Television Academy interview, Brown spoke of what spurs him to create something new.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Team mentality spurs decisions The A’s were sitting at 40-44 heading into Tuesday, three games out of the American League West lead and 2 1/2 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of spurs

Noun

There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
While Hannah and Ji make the tradeoff, Vega’s guys put a tracker on Ji and Tyler’s vehicle, all orchestrated from Vega’s business date at the driving range.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of guys

Verb

Instead of floating crosses in, Saka either whips his deliveries low near the six-yard box or works a slightly more central position to cut the ball back with a firmer connection.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026

Definition of whips

Noun

So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of things

Verb

Argentina controls the ball well and presses hard, but everything in the attack goes through Lionel Messi.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Washington denounces Cuba’s overseas medical missions as exploitative and presses allies to drop them, but Calabria’s governor says losing the doctors would cripple care and vows to keep them.

— Paolo Santalucia, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of presses

Noun

That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides.

— Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of lives

Verb

This kind of mutual caretaking, physical as well as emotional, prods larger conversations about the state of the world — particularly, Marie-Lou’s nursing home facing a perpetual funding crisis.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Kate says when Laurie prods her to speak her mind.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026