as in person
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 egg
Emily Kwong, NPR, 15 May 2026
Her kids, who are 7 and 8, are regularly featured in scenes from their family life—Little League games, Easter-egg hunts, moments goofing around at home.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The link between eggs and cholesterol is extremely convoluted, adding even more nuance to the topic.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Two days later, the teenagers returned and threw raw eggs at Miceli's home.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Gadusol was discovered around 40 years ago in cod eggs, though it's also found in coral reef ecosystems, zebrafish and salmon eggs.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 15 May 2026
Her kids, who are 7 and 8, are regularly featured in scenes from their family life—Little League games, Easter-egg hunts, moments goofing around at home.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The link between eggs and cholesterol is extremely convoluted, adding even more nuance to the topic.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Two days later, the teenagers returned and threw raw eggs at Miceli's home.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egg
Noun
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.—
Connie Ogle
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The one-time Ducks first-round draft pick whipped a shot through traffic from just above the slot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And with the loss, the Dodgers (29-19) fell half a game back of the Padres (29-18), after squandering two separate opportunities with speedy Hyeseong Kim standing on third base with two out, and stranding men on first and second in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill helped launch the modern environmental movement and spurred strict state coastal protections.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The latest trip was spurred by an underwater interview project proposed by Stanford University anthropologist Ayana Omilade Flewellen, who serves on the board of Diving With a Purpose, a Black scuba diving nonprofit dedicated to documenting slave shipwrecks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Verb
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April 20 – May 20 Your mood may be harder to hide when outside expectations press too firmly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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When King Charles pressed one button, getting the soundboard to emit a beat, Elba turned to reporters with an impressed look, earning laughter from the crowd.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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It's hit hard, hit fast, crush the bad guys, get the hostage and get out.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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How many guys get a second chance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Verb
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This kind of mutual caretaking, physical as well as emotional, prods larger conversations about the state of the world — particularly, Marie-Lou’s nursing home facing a perpetual funding crisis.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The dynamic has prodded PG&E to ramp up efforts to upgrade and expand its electrical system in the South Bay and elsewhere.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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