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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
In one sequence, the robot prepares a 20-step meal that includes chopping tomatoes, cracking eggs with one hand, and coordinating both hands during cooking.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The group is expecting three more eggs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In practice, a small spoonful can lift roasted vegetables, eggs or even popcorn without turning the dish into something heavy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
These states took the lead by adopting laws that require minimum space standards for animals not just on their own farms but all agricultural businesses selling meat and eggs within the two states.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Tinies serves traditional chilaquiles with small, crisp chips in a choice of chipotle-guajillo salsa or green sauce, with eggs sunny-side up and refrieds.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
Following the procedure, medical professionals will fertilize the eggs with sperm.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
In one sequence, the robot prepares a 20-step meal that includes chopping tomatoes, cracking eggs with one hand, and coordinating both hands during cooking.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The group is expecting three more eggs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
In practice, a small spoonful can lift roasted vegetables, eggs or even popcorn without turning the dish into something heavy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
These states took the lead by adopting laws that require minimum space standards for animals not just on their own farms but all agricultural businesses selling meat and eggs within the two states.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Tinies serves traditional chilaquiles with small, crisp chips in a choice of chipotle-guajillo salsa or green sauce, with eggs sunny-side up and refrieds.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eggs
Noun
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Verb
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What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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The Handling Speciale, at least on paper, only spurs that sentiment on.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is how you guys break it to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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You guys went to see him and also gave his son a scholarship.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Stephen Fry whips out his phone to snag a picture with Johnny Knoxville inside the Fox Upfront 2026 afterparty in New York City on May 11.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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While playing croquet, Agnes notices that Hulda (Isolde Ardies) looks visibly upset and presses her to tell her what’s wrong.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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When Paula presses Agnes to use ranunculus centerpieces rather than calla lilies, Weston does well to silence the evil step-MOB.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The volunteer team was a diverse group of people, at different stages in their lives, and from various social and cultural backgrounds.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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