1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
parents agog for the latest news from the children away at college
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
all agog to get started on their journey
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Recent Examples of agog
The latest cliff-hanger, which saw Netflix ceding the bidding war to Paramount late Thursday, had Hollywood and the media worlds agog.
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Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
In November, the world watched agog as Mamdani met Trump in the Oval Office.
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Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Fans were agog at the audacity of their matching leather Chrome Hearts looks, done up in Ping-Pong ball orange, and that’s exactly the point.
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Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
Teenagers and tech buffs were equally agog at Detroit’s auto show in January, where Porsche’s 918 RSR concept was the pedestal-worthy smash.
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IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2011
See All Example Sentences for agog
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
In November, the world watched agog as Mamdani met Trump in the Oval Office.
—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Fans were agog at the audacity of their matching leather Chrome Hearts looks, done up in Ping-Pong ball orange, and that’s exactly the point.
—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
Teenagers and tech buffs were equally agog at Detroit’s auto show in January, where Porsche’s 918 RSR concept was the pedestal-worthy smash.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2011
See All Example Sentences for agog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agog
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Now, the 49‑year‑old turns his attention to an NBA roster headlined by Flagg and a Mavericks team eager to return to championship contention.
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Some ships, eager to get out of harm’s the war’s way, may have their vessels towed tug their boats out of the strait before they’re cleaned.
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
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Helping the environment was just one reason that Jeffrey Leandro Diaz’s ex-girlfriend, Cecilia Melgar Bravo, was an avid cyclist.
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As an avid library-goer, the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota and Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago are essential attractions.
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But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s help The Tartan Army took over Miami Scottish fans are enthusiastic, rambunctious, loud and — more than anything — organized.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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Too often, however, the information given to expectant parents has not kept pace.
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Parker was her friend, wedding photographer and a fellow expectant mom.
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The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.
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Now, researchers have discovered that this anticipatory activation is powered by pockets of glycogen in POMC neurons.
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“Agog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agog. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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