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
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
After the eggs hatch, every stage is mobile and can quickly spread to nearby plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The ovaries work hard to make and release eggs for ovulation.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Here are 6 of the healthiest ways to cook eggs, according to health experts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Last Easter, for example, the cost of eggs was a key challenge.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
However, IUDs primarily work by suppressing the release of eggs, or by preventing sperm from reaching an egg.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The incidence of peanut allergies declined 43%, meaning that eggs have now replaced peanuts as the most common childhood allergen.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The eggs hatch into soft-bodied larvae with long legs and are black in color with red- orange markings.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
After the eggs hatch, every stage is mobile and can quickly spread to nearby plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The ovaries work hard to make and release eggs for ovulation.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Here are 6 of the healthiest ways to cook eggs, according to health experts.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Last Easter, for example, the cost of eggs was a key challenge.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
However, IUDs primarily work by suppressing the release of eggs, or by preventing sperm from reaching an egg.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
To prevent roaches, keep stove tops, counters and floors clean of grease and food; repair any plumbing leaks; seal cracks and holes near doors, windows and other areas of the home; and always keep an eye out for signs of cockroaches, which can include eggs, droppings and shed skins.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The incidence of peanut allergies declined 43%, meaning that eggs have now replaced peanuts as the most common childhood allergen.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The house on Green Street belonged to the guys in a punk-metal crossover band called Meltdown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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But while guys like Payton Tolle, Connelly Early and Hunter Dobbins were garnering headlines, one of Boston’s best young arms toiled largely out of public view.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With Arch Bug on their tails, and not knowing whether their son has hired their time-traveling gene, Henry grabs Julia at the last second and presses all of their hands to the stones at the same time.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Henry grabs Julia at the last moment and presses all of their hands to the stones at once.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 29 Oct. 2025.
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