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

In 2022, northern Italy’s most severe drought in two centuries allowed salty seawater to push upstream into the Po River, creating a favorable environment for female blue crabs to reproduce and for their eggs to develop, Costa said. — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Because Chinook salmon have a three to four year life cycle, low survival rates for salmon eggs in 2026 will affect salmon fishing seasons for years to come. — Velvet Wu july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Indeed, that's enough time for Weyland-Yutani to colonize LV-426 and — just maybe — pay a visit to that mysterious spaceship with all those eggs in its cargo hold. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Raw eggs were stored next to ready-to-eat food in the reach-in cooler and the hand sinks and three-compartment sink didn’t have enough hot water. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Removing the eggs prevents dozens of Burmese python hatchlings from entering the Everglades and eating their way up the food chain. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 What is undeniable is that Tuchel was putting all his eggs in the ‘keep it at 1-0’ basket. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 July 2026 In a rare instance, the pair was hatched from two eggs in the same breeding season, marking a first for the North American population of echidnas. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 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

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

That’s 70% of all VC funding, which spurs immediate business activity that could produce the next corporate giant or two.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 July 2026
Christensen hopes artists engaging with the river spurs conversation for more equitable green investments that benefit communities and the environment.

— Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of spurs

Noun

Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The Canadian gay hockey romance launched fujoshi fandom into the mainstream, proving audiences — and women, in particular — had a desire to watch two young guys roll around in some good old-fashioned smut.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 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

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Verb

Simultaneously rendering the past less remote while relishing its radical foreignness, Beard presses readers to grapple with alien ideas, reckon with gaps in their knowledge, and confront complexity.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
In a manual activation, the officer presses a button on the camera to start the recording.

— Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 15 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