egged

past tense of egg

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for egged
Verb
  • While Saba has historically spurred positive changes in some CEFs, this specific proposal was deemed overreaching.
    Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The plaza came down in March 2025 at Bowser’s direction, spurred by threats from Congress to hold the city’s funding.
    Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Anthony provoked and goaded Metcalf, Wirskye said.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
  • In the ensuing chaos, one of those two young men takes the stage, goaded on by his friend, and soon has the audience dancing to his melodies and words.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Lawyers for Julia Ormond are looking to have the court issue a bench warrant for the arrest of CAA cofounder Michael Ovitz for walking out of a deposition after being prodded about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
  • Some lawmakers openly prodded Netanyahu on Monday to move closer to the US by seeking to bolster negotiations on winding down the war.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
    Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
    Ty ONeil, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • Haaland leaped and whipped a header toward the corner of the net — only for the goalkeeper to make a save.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 23 June 2026
  • The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
    Connie Ogle June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Goldberg, on the other hand, hounded Freedman with questions, asking about every material used in every step of the process.
    Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
  • Even Arnett recounted a moment where she was hounded by photographers on her way to the Monster-in-Law set, only contributing to her level of stress.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Days after Kirk was killed, his wife, Erika, exhorted his followers to join a church.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • Even so, Bozzo exhorted the community to continue relying on the city and gathering in spaces that felt safer, like churches or city-run events.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • During the interview, Maher pressed Vance on the Iran war, immigration enforcement and election conspiracy theories.
    Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • They're hidden in plain sight; the touch stripe physically clicks when the top and bottom sections are pressed.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
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“Egged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egged. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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