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
Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Add the eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
While prices for other proteins such as eggs, pork and chicken have declined in recent months, beef prices have remained elevated.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Mornings bring an abundant spread of cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, pastries and eggs cooked to order – a filling start before a day of sight-seeing.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
The video shows the creator eating eggs, sausage and other buffet items at an unnamed location.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Then choose a brunch entrée from selections including French toast, smoked salmon with labneh, duck confit fried rice, breakfast sliders and steak and eggs.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The market offers pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, bread and baked goods, hummus, honey, fruit juice, and arts and crafts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The exoplanet's atmosphere contains gases like water, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide -- which can smell like rotten eggs, especially when burned.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Blending the chives and eggs together on high first, then quickly whizzing in the cream and cheese will encourage seamless emulsification without extra froth.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Add the eggs one at a time, beating to blend after each addition.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
While prices for other proteins such as eggs, pork and chicken have declined in recent months, beef prices have remained elevated.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Mornings bring an abundant spread of cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, pastries and eggs cooked to order – a filling start before a day of sight-seeing.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
The video shows the creator eating eggs, sausage and other buffet items at an unnamed location.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Then choose a brunch entrée from selections including French toast, smoked salmon with labneh, duck confit fried rice, breakfast sliders and steak and eggs.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The market offers pesticide-free seasonal fruits and vegetables, eggs, potted herbs, orchids, international cuisine, seafood, bread and baked goods, hummus, honey, fruit juice, and arts and crafts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The exoplanet's atmosphere contains gases like water, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide -- which can smell like rotten eggs, especially when burned.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Akasaka is one of the city’s main business districts—more sharp suites, salary men, and international diplomats than local hipsters and international fashionistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Which spurs more donations from alumni and such.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lauren the assembly line worker spurs Charlie to action.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the other guys to do it, the most recent season any of them played was Brian Leetch in 2000-01.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 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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That changes things up for Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Share credit, set boundaries around your time and money, and keep things grounded with an open list of your goals.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The variation in barrel sizes adds dimension to the pattern, while the deep wave shape presses a more pronounced bend into the hair, so the style holds its structure without looking stiff or overly uniform.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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Outside of these scenarios, taking melatonin may not have as much upside—your brain is already making the melatonin that signals sleepy time each evening, and adding more simply presses the same button.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No lives that were changed by his gaze that day — including, to my disappointment, mine.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hercules C-130s are frequently used in Colombia to transport troops as part of the military's operations amid a six-decade-long internal conflict that has claimed more than 450,000 lives.—
Luis Jaime Acosta,
USA Today,
24 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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“Eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eggs. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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