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
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Iranians who spoke to NBC News described losing their jobs, dealing with the financial damage caused by the war and trying to cope with soaring prices on everyday goods like meat and eggs.
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Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The eggs are bound together by a super-glue-like mucus the mother produces while laying them, making an exact count difficult.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on medium speed after each addition just until incorporated.
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
It was confirmed by the episode’s director in which Rhaena was given the eggs, that those eggs went on to belong to Daenerys in Game of Thrones.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
There were chickens to feed, a coop to scrape, eggs to collect.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Iranians who spoke to NBC News described losing their jobs, dealing with the financial damage caused by the war and trying to cope with soaring prices on everyday goods like meat and eggs.
—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Instead, Versova said the price of most of its eggs depends on cost fluctuations of grain used in hen feeds.
—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The eggs are bound together by a super-glue-like mucus the mother produces while laying them, making an exact count difficult.
—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on medium speed after each addition just until incorporated.
—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
It was confirmed by the episode’s director in which Rhaena was given the eggs, that those eggs went on to belong to Daenerys in Game of Thrones.
—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
There were chickens to feed, a coop to scrape, eggs to collect.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
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The Royals finished 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position (RISP) Thursday and left five men on base.
Verb
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Supporters say the law expands options for families and spurs school improvement all around — especially in districts with subpar schools.
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But the immune system has sensed that something is wrong, and spurs a more brute force reaction.
Noun
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Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
Verb
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As Rice whips the ball in with bend and power, keep an eye on England’s blockers in the clip below.
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
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Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
Verb
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The device is programed to know the road's speed limit and prevents the vehicle from driving any faster than it, no matter how hard the driver presses the gas pedal.
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What happens when someone presses the emergency button?
Noun
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Death caused by intentional self-harm claimed 48,824 lives in 2024.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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.
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Kate says when Laurie prods her to speak her mind.
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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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