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
Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
Anna told me the sesame balls, egg tarts and pork turnovers typically sell out fast and won’t be made again until the following day.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
In another, a teen slowly cut off her shirt with a pair of scissors as an audience of 3,000 egged her on.
—Alexandra S. Levine, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Trump administration is also looking to import eggs from foreign markets.
—Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
Anna told me the sesame balls, egg tarts and pork turnovers typically sell out fast and won’t be made again until the following day.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
When his home is egged, Mr. Pearson decides to chase after the teens in his car.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
In another, a teen slowly cut off her shirt with a pair of scissors as an audience of 3,000 egged her on.
—Alexandra S. Levine, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egg
Noun
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Loading your audio article One person was killed and three others were injured when a pickup truck collided with a group of dirt bike riders in Voluntown on Monday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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At least one person was killed and 18 injured, according to a CNN tally of figures released by various Ukrainian officials.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The moment was so precious that Reed whipped out her phone to take a quick video and later shared it on TikTok.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Blizzards expected in Northern Plains Forecasters warned that heavy snow whipped by powerful winds are likely to make travel treacherous in parts of the Rockies and Northern Plains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Lookin' like another fowl season for Hooter and co. Drexel Drexel's men are done after they were bounced in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tourney.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The model, spurred by a partnership between Rolex and Pan Am, was designed inspired by the boom of commercial air travel and flights between different time zones.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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China’s far distance ahead of the U.S. in shipbuilding capabilities along with the countries’ rocky trade relationship have provided the driving subtext throughout the probe, which was spurred on by a petition from five labor unions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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When asked how she's overcome hurdles in her life, Browitt says it's been a slow and steady journey.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That’s when Missouri began to press in an attempt to push the pace, and the Bulldogs struggled to deal with it.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The announcement of this investigation comes almost a week after the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office declined to press criminal charges against the officer, identified by Dustman as Jordan White.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Royals have a list of guys that can earn the role.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Had the pleasure of traveling, talking, crying, arguing, eating and hanging with this guy all over the globe on a project called 'Better Late Than Never'.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mayhem centers Gaga’s raucous beginnings in its sound and promotion, prodding layers of artifice and performance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration, prodded by the panicked Europeans, switched from offering Zelensky safe passage to offering military support and managing a military alliance.—
Dominic Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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