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
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Loukeman’s eggs are in the latter basket.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The feature sees the singer go through the highs and lows of fame including opening up about her struggles with mental health and touches on her decision to freeze her eggs for a future IVF cycle.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Add milk mixture to flour mixture; add eggs.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Her plate may feature eggs or salmon, and her greens, arugula or spinach.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The versatile dip can be enjoyed with chips or used as a topping for potatoes, chicken, eggs, and more.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Over at the cupboard, Adel said the eggs were delivered to clients of the family service over the course of two weeks.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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But after one parent was killed by a merlin — a small falcon that lives throughout the Great Lakes region — the nest’s eggs were taken to the University of Michigan Biological Station in Pellston, where veterinarians hatched and reared the chicks, Pepper included.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Loukeman’s eggs are in the latter basket.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The feature sees the singer go through the highs and lows of fame including opening up about her struggles with mental health and touches on her decision to freeze her eggs for a future IVF cycle.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
Add milk mixture to flour mixture; add eggs.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Her plate may feature eggs or salmon, and her greens, arugula or spinach.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The versatile dip can be enjoyed with chips or used as a topping for potatoes, chicken, eggs, and more.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Over at the cupboard, Adel said the eggs were delivered to clients of the family service over the course of two weeks.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Handling Speciale, at least on paper, only spurs that sentiment on.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bart Jansen Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said authorities are prepared to combat political violence but that rhetoric spurs acts of violence.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are a lot of guys who will pass and get their teammates into trouble.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, those guys are going to go out there and compete.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
29 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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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There, the patriarch, Joseph (Colman Domingo), presses the child Michael (played with admirable musical and dramatic flair by Juliano Valdi) and four of Michael’s older brothers into rehearsal.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 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 1 May. 2026.
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