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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The turtles crawl out of the ocean, dig holes in the sand, then deposit dozens of eggs to be incubated by the summer sun, experts say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Some people eat only meat, some eat ruminant meat only, while others incorporate meat, eggs and fish.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Once all the cameras are working, the neon signs are turned on and the fridge is stocked with eggs and avocado toast, the only thing missing is the Islanders.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Because the eggs can survive in the soil as well, wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after outdoor activities.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Recognizing the moment, Costco extended discounts on meat and eggs (also sold at the back of the warehouse) to members to drive more customers into the warehouses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Beat cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
In demonstrations, it has been shown performing a range of domestic tasks, including chopping vegetables, frying eggs, loading a washing machine, hanging laundry, making a bed, and opening curtains, according to Fast Company.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Noun
More than 22 resident heritage breed chickens provide eggs for omelets, breakfast burritos, and frothy cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The turtles crawl out of the ocean, dig holes in the sand, then deposit dozens of eggs to be incubated by the summer sun, experts say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Some people eat only meat, some eat ruminant meat only, while others incorporate meat, eggs and fish.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Once all the cameras are working, the neon signs are turned on and the fridge is stocked with eggs and avocado toast, the only thing missing is the Islanders.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Because the eggs can survive in the soil as well, wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after outdoor activities.
—Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Recognizing the moment, Costco extended discounts on meat and eggs (also sold at the back of the warehouse) to members to drive more customers into the warehouses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Beat cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
In demonstrations, it has been shown performing a range of domestic tasks, including chopping vegetables, frying eggs, loading a washing machine, hanging laundry, making a bed, and opening curtains, according to Fast Company.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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On May 18, two armed teenagers entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing an armed security guard in a gun battle, then fatally shooting two men cornered in the parking lot, police said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Authorities in Hawaii on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of three men on the Big Island this week.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But the immune system has sensed that something is wrong, and spurs a more brute force reaction.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Then Charlotte’s decision to sell their late father’s robotics company—and with it, beings like Cy—spurs Grayson into action, stealing the flash drive with all the company secrets and towing Cy along on his attempt at a corporate takeover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Take Danielle, for instance, who dated Robert and a number of guys who barely appeared during her time on the show.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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In the second inning, back-to-back singles by Dalton Rushing and Alex Freeland – those guys at the bottom of the lineup – put two runners on when Ohtani sent another liner into the right field corner, this time for a triple.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Stephen Fry whips out his phone to snag a picture with Johnny Knoxville inside the Fox Upfront 2026 afterparty in New York City on May 11.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Kenny is going through her things and counts 26 black T-shirts.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The ring presses a circle of pain into the clammy skin of her palm.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory This historic, neo-Gothic style building has held many lives, first as the national savings bank and later as a music conservatory.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Kate says when Laurie prods her to speak her mind.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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