egging

verb

Definition of eggingnext
present participle of egg
as in goading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egging
  1. spurring
  2. exhorting
  3. whipping
  4. pressing
Verb
  • However, his critics have targeted the package, with Republican lawmakers accusing him of spurring inflation.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a second rapidly spreading blaze broke out several hours later, spurring more evacuations, as dangerous winds continued to sweep Southern California late into the evening.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of spurring
Verb
  • In its opening scene, from George Harrison’s 1971 Concert for Bangladesh, Preston starts singing the warmly exhorting gospel song that gives the film its name.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
  • On an August day in 2011, a man stood outside City Hall in Newark, New Jersey, exhorting a crowd through a wireless microphone.
    Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of exhorting
Verb
  • Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • While any team could make room for Burnes on their roster, the Red Sox don't have a pressing need on the mound after adding Buehler and Garrett Crochet.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Major capital projects like the new Dulaney and Towson High Schools, roads, libraries, police and fire stations and many other capital needs are pressing.
    Tom Quirk, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressing
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egging (on)

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