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eggs on

VERB

push to do something

Synonyms

WEAK

agitate arouse drive encourage excite exhort goad incite instigate pique prick prod prompt propel rally sic spur stimulate stir up urge whip up

Antonyms

WEAK

discourage dissuade hold back talk out of

Example Sentences

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Crack a few eggs on top, cover, and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are however you like them.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

One group evolved to lay eggs on land, leading to reptiles, birds, and mammals.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Bar hopefuls fill four or five diner-style tables, drinking beer and snacking on menu fare ranging from made-to-order pizza to chicken tinga tacos and farm fresh eggs on a croissant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Suzuki eggs on Wilhite: Tell the story about the white suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

Charles placed seven eggs on top of the warming oven and built his fire carefully of small pieces of kindling until it burned fiercely.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck