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
Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Both use whole eggs and a similar fat base (usually butter or oil), so the texture and flavor differences will be subtle.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 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
Cracker Barrel Veterans and active-duty military dining in on November 11 at any of the nearly 660 Cracker Barrel locations get a free Sunrise Pancake Special – a pair of buttermilk pancakes, served with fresh eggs or breakfast meat.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Both use whole eggs and a similar fat base (usually butter or oil), so the texture and flavor differences will be subtle.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 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
Cracker Barrel Veterans and active-duty military dining in on November 11 at any of the nearly 660 Cracker Barrel locations get a free Sunrise Pancake Special – a pair of buttermilk pancakes, served with fresh eggs or breakfast meat.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal daytime shooting in Avondale.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Admired by friends and adored by women, his longing for love and recognition spurs him on.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Their split spurs Alex’s unconventional midlife crisis, one without fancy muscle cars or a hot young babe on the arm.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two guys sat on New York public transit, talking into little mics attached to their Metro cards.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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You guys have pretty well done that on your own with a 50 percent divorce rate.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The wind whips across the peak, marked as per usual around here with a pile of stones and colorful prayer flags tied to the top like sails on the mast of a ship.—
Joe Baur,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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Those on nine-month contracts must devote 480 hours to instruction — which can include things like lab work, clinical work and internships in addition to lecture time — over the course of the contract.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Still, not one to be deterred, Courteney presses forward and puts a squad together so Headleston can qualify for the Daytona Cheerleading Championships.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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With a ballpoint pen, one presses the tip to the paper and the ink simply rolls out onto the fibers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Cambodian-French production, which had its world premiere in Tokyo, explores the lives of the Bunong people in Cambodia, an indigenous ethnic group that is under grave threat due to climate change.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film takes place over three years in Valbona, a suburban district of Barcelona, as Guerín prods at issues of displacement, identity, urban life, and ecological conflicts in this small neighborhood that serves as a microcosm of the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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