EGGING (ON) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

egging (on)

verb

present participle of egg (on)

as in urging

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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Despite impressive demonstrations, a true, self-improving AI beyond human control remains unproven, urging leaders to distinguish current capabilities from future forecasts.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Police are urging anyone with information about Waddell's whereabouts to come forward, specifically asking fishermen, boat operators and residents along Grenada's southern coastline to report any sightings that could assist in the search.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

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Nearly everything Irene does here is monstrous, and yet Corsini never stops encouraging viewers to search for the heartbroken woman suddenly obscured by a wild avatar of self-protection.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Some parent advocacy groups are encouraging families to ask for one anyway.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

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