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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Recent Examples of eggs
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
This versatile casserole starts with eggs, hash browns, and milk.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that whole eggs, on the other hand, may help support heart health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Another coffee, lemon water, eggs and Turkey bacon.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs; slowly add the buttermilk and bacon fat.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The set includes a couple of different variations of GIR’s cult favorite mini silicone spatulas, along with a flipper that’s perfect for silver dollar pancakes and a whisk that’s the ideal size for emulsifying small batches of salad dressing or beating eggs and milk in a liquid measuring cup.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Served all day, the Breakfast Bowl features country-style sausage, crispy Bo-Rounds, fluffy eggs, Southern sausage gravy, and Monterey Jack cheese.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
This versatile casserole starts with eggs, hash browns, and milk.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that whole eggs, on the other hand, may help support heart health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Another coffee, lemon water, eggs and Turkey bacon.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs; slowly add the buttermilk and bacon fat.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The set includes a couple of different variations of GIR’s cult favorite mini silicone spatulas, along with a flipper that’s perfect for silver dollar pancakes and a whisk that’s the ideal size for emulsifying small batches of salad dressing or beating eggs and milk in a liquid measuring cup.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Two men — identified as Paul Markoff, 38, of North Bend, and Erik Henne, 43, of Snoqualmie Pass —were killed in the avalanche.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In fact, seven of the top 10 most-listened to podcasts—with collective audiences numbering in the tens of millions—are hosted by men.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Water Well After Pruning Pruning spurs plants to produce new growth, and water is essential for healthy growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
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Those spurs make flowers and fruits.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Hoosiers are the bad guys, the bullies come to take your pride and your lunch money, albeit politely.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Marty whips off his sport coat and throws it in the crowd.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Long-standing geological evidence from Antarctica and elsewhere around the world shows that as ice melts and flows off the land, the land itself rises because the ice no longer presses it down.—
Keiji Horikawa,
The Conversation,
22 Dec. 2025
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But as any reader knows, the life ruining is the point, and Red Rising is a book that Abughazaleh presses into a lot of people’s hands.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kate says when Laurie prods her to speak her mind.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two do some earnest bonding over being child actors and their mutual love of John Cassavettes and A Woman Under the Influence, but some of the most delightful bits between them occur when Lawrence prods him into laughter.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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