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
Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg and hot sauce.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Vance concludes his rallies by taking questions from reporters, with a supportive crowd to egg him on.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Dozens more are sick after a salmonella outbreak was linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, egg and hot sauce.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Ohio senator also makes a show of news conferences at his rallies, answering reporter questions in front of supporters who egg him on.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Vance concludes his rallies by taking questions from reporters, with a supportive crowd to egg him on.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egg
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Available in 21 colors, the mixer has 10 speeds to knead, whip, and stir ingredients for bread, baked goods, pizza dough, and more.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cream; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Following the historic political comeback by Trump — a man who won the 45th presidency, lost his first bid for reelection, was found guilty on felony charges in a hush money trial and faced two assassination attempts — here's how people around Louisville are feeling.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both men have at times drawn criticism from health experts for spreading misinformation.Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, president-elect Donald Trump criticized the Chips Act which was passed by the Biden administration in 2022 — partly to spur domestic advanced chip manufacturing.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The United States is in the midst of the biggest boom in clean energy manufacturing investments in history, spurred by laws like the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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But Jun is skeptical of online posts connecting mouth-taping to better sleep, cardiovascular health, attractive jawlines, and general life improvement.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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If the temperature is lower than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, press the primer bulb four times.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Amalfi said Capgemini is actively addressing this pressing issue through its commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions aimed at promoting responsible consumption and recycling practices.Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Not necessarily as the guy who’s getting the ball, but boxing out, being in the right spot.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The guys had so many good words to support me from the first day.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Students and their supporters launched a statewide campaign to prod UC and other public colleges to embrace the theory, test the law and hire the students.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Gamers have pushed, prodded and modded the game beyond recognition, using it as a springboard to explore ideas and create hugely ambitious builds; Minecraft is an infinite sandbox, and its blocky objects and characters have become pop culture icons.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egg. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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