EGGS (ON) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

eggs (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of egg (on)

as in urges

to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action though exhausted, I was egged on by spectators to finish the marathon

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The two argue about Essex’s goals, and Sabretooth urges Wolverine to usurp Essex and take control of the team himself.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
If sleep problems persist, Johns Hopkins urges people to see a doctor rather than let the issue linger.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

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