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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eggs on

I’m getting the salmon with the crispy rice, broccoli, onions and two big eggs on top.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

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

And maybe we wouldn’t be allowed to drop the eggs on Monday.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller