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
Burger might’ve been more eager to tap his helmet if the Rangers had their full arsenal of challenges left to burn.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
For close to a century, the résumé has been the focus of an intense struggle between job seekers hoping to present themselves in the most flattering light and employers eager to find the best candidate.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Those eager to experience that music and those moves on the big screen should be enthralled.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Department of Homeland Security employees at one agency were eager, even tearful, about the future.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
For close to a century, the résumé has been the focus of an intense struggle between job seekers hoping to present themselves in the most flattering light and employers eager to find the best candidate.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Those eager to experience that music and those moves on the big screen should be enthralled.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Department of Homeland Security employees at one agency were eager, even tearful, about the future.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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Instead, according to several people involved and to contemporaneous documents, OpenAI executives seemed to grow only more excited about it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps York was excited for this adventure.—
Craig Fehrman,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Harmony and an enthusiastic attitude between soldiers are preferred and essential, especially in combat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clips have accumulated millions of views and many enthusiastic comments from Western audiences.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At 70, Leo is physically fit and an avid tennis player and swimmer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Qantas Ambassador-At-Large and avid pilot was welcomed by the Qantas CEO and Grand Prix Grid Grils at the Melbourne airport.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although Amodei, who was leading the company’s safety team, had helped to pitch the deal to Bill Gates, many people on the team were anxious about it, fearing that Microsoft would insert provisions that overrode OpenAI’s ethical commitments.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On the handful of occasions in each game between them when Jokic catches at the elbow and his teammates clear out, an anxious hush invariably falls over a buzzing arena.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gaston’s interest in horses predated his relationship with Kathrin; her predecessor as his girlfriend was a keen rider.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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It’s found success among Iranians who aren’t as keen on the clerical government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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