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
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
If the permit is granted, the gulls' eggs can only be exterminated during roosting season between mid-May and mid-June.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Pair oatmeal with protein and healthy fats from foods like nuts or eggs to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The broth is enhanced with beef tendon, and the marinated eggs are a rich amber hue.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Then sugar, followed by eggs, are added in, before the flour and milk are added in alternating additions.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Also, be aware of other potential allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Eating healthy, oily fish, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, is encouraged, while eggs, dairy and poultry are eaten in much smaller portions than in the traditional Western diet.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
If the permit is granted, the gulls' eggs can only be exterminated during roosting season between mid-May and mid-June.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Pair oatmeal with protein and healthy fats from foods like nuts or eggs to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The broth is enhanced with beef tendon, and the marinated eggs are a rich amber hue.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Then sugar, followed by eggs, are added in, before the flour and milk are added in alternating additions.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Also, be aware of other potential allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The busload of men and women who arrived that day in September 2018, like the others before and after, came with hopes of creating better lives for themselves and their families.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Exercise spurs insulin sensitivity (the opposite of insulin resistance) by assisting insulin signaling in your muscles to take in glucose and use it as fuel.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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While many growth factors are human-derived (which, naturally, spurs some ethical concerns), Bioeffect’s come from barley, which Brezavscek says are still effective.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lids have Tupperware’s signature ridges, and the circle in the center presses down to get an airtight seal.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Spicoli remains as laissez-faire as ever, cool, care-free and unbothered by the teacher who presses him.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the end, the Viking landers found no creatures, and biological experiments proved inconclusive.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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The creatures prefer large, dense areas in the woods and wetlands.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One paper in August estimates that Covid vaccines saved more than 2 million lives, mostly among older adults, worldwide between 2020 and October 2024.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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But for Ukraine—and for us—human lives matter.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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