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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
And the breakfast eggs, sausage, bacon and crunchy hashbrowns deliver that greasy satisfaction that only true breakfast diners can offer.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Some have gills, some have lungs; some lay eggs, some don’t; some eat seaweed, some eat other fish.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
My kid learned to make scrambled eggs and brought me breakfast in bed, which was both adorable and slightly burnt.
—Henna Pryor, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Vélez said his agency especially appreciates donations of high-protein foods such as eggs.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
On that mild Wednesday in late March, House of Hope provided chicken, eggs, bread, potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables, and milk.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Foods like eggs, oatmeal, legumes, and yogurt promote satiety through protein, fiber, fat, and appetite-regulating effects.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Foamed cakes, on the other hand, start with the eggs.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Whisk in milk, oil, butter, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla until smooth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
And the breakfast eggs, sausage, bacon and crunchy hashbrowns deliver that greasy satisfaction that only true breakfast diners can offer.
—Shindy Chen
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Some have gills, some have lungs; some lay eggs, some don’t; some eat seaweed, some eat other fish.
—Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
My kid learned to make scrambled eggs and brought me breakfast in bed, which was both adorable and slightly burnt.
—Henna Pryor, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Vélez said his agency especially appreciates donations of high-protein foods such as eggs.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
On that mild Wednesday in late March, House of Hope provided chicken, eggs, bread, potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables, and milk.
—Taylor Sisk, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Foods like eggs, oatmeal, legumes, and yogurt promote satiety through protein, fiber, fat, and appetite-regulating effects.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Foamed cakes, on the other hand, start with the eggs.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Both men have been released from jail while the case is pending, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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South Korea’s import prices posted their biggest surge in nearly three decades, underscoring the scale of cost pressures rippling through the economy as the Iran war spurs a spike in oil and weighs on the won.—
Heesu Lee,
Bloomberg,
15 Apr. 2026
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Finally, royal jelly—yet another one of nature’s anti-aging heroes—spurs the production of collagen, thus restoring a youthful bounce to aging skin.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All these guys, including our President, are going to live forever.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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You guys really pride yourself on sequencing.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before laboratory panels, before imaging, before algorithms, physicians attempted to understand how the world presses upon a particular body over time.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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Graham-Dixon presses its claim afresh, and, in the process, discovers it everywhere.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pro mode dials up the competition, giving you just three lives to complete the puzzle before game over.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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