as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
Tom was eager to try out his new pair of skis
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Recent Examples of eager
Politically, Trump is torn between the anti-war MAGA faction and traditional Republicans, who are eager to intervene.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 June 2025
While many crypto executives are eager to hype up the latest token or trend, Ali is focused on the picks and shovels: the infrastructure.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Today’s graduates and students are eager to grow their skillset around AI, Franklin noted.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 June 2025
While many crypto executives are eager to hype up the latest token or trend, Ali is focused on the picks and shovels: the infrastructure.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 20 June 2025
Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Today’s graduates and students are eager to grow their skillset around AI, Franklin noted.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This pretty appetizer is the brain child of my friend and our Senior Food Editor Josh Miller, who is a fellow avid pool host who hates turning the oven on in the summer.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Kapur was an avid polo player and often played with members of the British royal family, including Prince William.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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But that outlook changed dramatically under Chip Kelly, who was neither energetic nor enthusiastic about high school recruiting.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Coi Leray has blessed her anxious fans with first glimpses of her and Trippie Redd’s baby girl.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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One in every three young adults aged 18-25 reports feeling anxious or lonely.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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In this wider advice industry, opinion circulates between and in front of strangers, who become keen observers of others’ shocking revelations.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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To guide those keen to experience the healing power of the sea, all-inclusive holiday experts at Travel Republic have analyzed data to reveal the saltiest seas–and therefore the best for ocean therapy.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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