egged

verb

Definition of eggednext
past tense of egg
as in goaded

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  1. spurred
  2. whipped
  3. pressed
Verb
  • The original 1990 film grossed more than $470 million in the worldwide box office and spurred five sequels that followed the original movie.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Yet even with uncertainty on the horizon, some buyers might feel spurred into action.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spurred
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  • In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of whipped
Verb
  • Around that moment, Cronin pressed pause.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Bills have had difficulties stopping teams through the air in recent games, and even with Douglas’ potential return, Rodgers, Adams, Wilson and the Jets should be pressed enough by the Bills offense to put up some points of their own.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressed
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