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
Post-pandemic, shoppers eager to get back into the world stopped buying treadmills, TVs and home goods.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
They’re seen interviewing an eager Peacemaker, who’s interested in joining the Justice Gang.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
If Robinson had not opted out of his contract, Miami could have tried to dangle him to a team eager to shave $10 million off its luxury tax commitment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump—eager to slash the U.S.’s trade deficit with India—has floated the possibility of higher levies on China over its Russian purchases, Navarro has downplayed that possibility, suggesting higher levels would hurt the U.S. economy.
—Clara Ferreira Marques, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
They’re seen interviewing an eager Peacemaker, who’s interested in joining the Justice Gang.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
If Robinson had not opted out of his contract, Miami could have tried to dangle him to a team eager to shave $10 million off its luxury tax commitment.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Trump—eager to slash the U.S.’s trade deficit with India—has floated the possibility of higher levies on China over its Russian purchases, Navarro has downplayed that possibility, suggesting higher levels would hurt the U.S. economy.
—Clara Ferreira Marques, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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A lot of fans and people in tennis are excited about (João) Fonseca.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Takeaway: What would a party look like in your context — one that potential customers would be excited about?—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Audiences were almost as enthusiastic awarding it 91% which explains why its views surged.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The new school year kicked off at R. Roger Rowe School on Aug. 11, an enthusiastic welcome back that included a fun photo station for student arrivals, big smiles and helping hands from teachers and greetings from the school mascot.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The vices of deficiency, such as being anxious, agitated, impatient, inattentive, and rash, are common everyday experiences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unmatched Sports & Recreation Facilities Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Matt Woosnam Everton remain active in the market, and keen to strengthen on the wings in particular — so the caveat with this line-up is that things could easily change again by the end of the window.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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