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
Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
For some, this means not being able to reach spawning grounds in time to lay eggs under favorable conditions.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
There was the breakfast Lilian supervised with Phillip, who approved of Jude and Evan’s scientific spirit when they were tasked with cracking a hundred eggs.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Whisk eggs in a very large bowl with a generous pinch of salt until well-blended.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Years or even decades can pass between successful clutches of eggs.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
After ruling for more than 25 years, Aegon died, along with Dunk, during a catastrophic fire at the Targaryen vacation palace of Summerhall in what’s suggested to be a ritual to revive dragon eggs gone horribly wrong.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
This can quickly increase your calorie intake, leaving little room for other nutritious items like eggs, fresh fruit, or nuts.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Residents of Tehran rushed to supermarkets on Sunday, emptying shelves of bottled water, bread, eggs and milk.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
For some, this means not being able to reach spawning grounds in time to lay eggs under favorable conditions.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
There was the breakfast Lilian supervised with Phillip, who approved of Jude and Evan’s scientific spirit when they were tasked with cracking a hundred eggs.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Whisk eggs in a very large bowl with a generous pinch of salt until well-blended.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Years or even decades can pass between successful clutches of eggs.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
After ruling for more than 25 years, Aegon died, along with Dunk, during a catastrophic fire at the Targaryen vacation palace of Summerhall in what’s suggested to be a ritual to revive dragon eggs gone horribly wrong.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
This can quickly increase your calorie intake, leaving little room for other nutritious items like eggs, fresh fruit, or nuts.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Post-workout or post-treatment options include a 66-foot indoor infinity pool, an outdoor sundeck, a sauna (steam for women, dry for men), and a public bath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of men on board were killed or severely injured.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stella’s restless energy in wanting to fix things spurs her to arrange an impromptu trip for them to Amsterdam.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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If this new stadium spurs surrounding economic development, not to mention environmental cleanup, there will be benefits for the entire region.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Are you guys not playing the same game?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Even for two guys who run shark fishing tours professionally, this was a shock.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Homer and Plumb’s investigation presses ahead, those feelings and their motivating factors gain steady, arresting clarity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Faced with way-too-high gym rates and struggling to pay rent, Brittany presses onward in her training and hopes to get by with a little help from friends.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The people of Iran overwhelmingly wanted change and paid for that wish with their lives by the thousands.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The mental load alone—tracking everyone’s schedules, needs, and emotional lives—would break anyone.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kate says when Laurie prods her to speak her mind.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two do some earnest bonding over being child actors and their mutual love of John Cassavettes and A Woman Under the Influence, but some of the most delightful bits between them occur when Lawrence prods him into laughter.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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