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egg 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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Enter my dummy-simple version: I start the rice cooker before taking my dog, Otto out, and when I return, I spoon a bit into a small bowl and slide a quick over-easy egg on top.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

The retired farmer had queued up on November 29 at a launch of Bardella's new book in the southern town of Moissac, squashing an egg on his head when he reached him.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Executives at UnitedHealth Group had egg on their faces on Tuesday morning.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

“The chicken or egg on how those things get untangled, and momentum shifted a different way, is a much bigger question,” Friedman continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2025

I just stared at the frozen egg on the screen, right before the splat.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller