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
Taylor, a charming extrovert who can make anyone feel comfortable, is eager to help Avery find new friends and learn to flirt with women.
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Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyonce fans eager to join the Cowboy Carter party in Los Angeles can still grab tickets on StubHub.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The reality is that tomorrow is an unknown exactly because the U.S. is full of industrious individuals searching for intrepid investors eager to back the impossible that will make the energy present appear primitive relative to what will be.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Rock, cocky, handsome, and eager to flaunt his wealth and status, facing Stone Cold, the vicious everyman who can’t stand figures of authority.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
Beyonce fans eager to join the Cowboy Carter party in Los Angeles can still grab tickets on StubHub.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The reality is that tomorrow is an unknown exactly because the U.S. is full of industrious individuals searching for intrepid investors eager to back the impossible that will make the energy present appear primitive relative to what will be.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The Rock, cocky, handsome, and eager to flaunt his wealth and status, facing Stone Cold, the vicious everyman who can’t stand figures of authority.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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His new kick-change has been a nice weapon against lefties and Taillon is excited about the pitch.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kolache fans headed to Florida's Gulf Coast shouldn't get too excited yet, though.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most people – even the most avid birders and aviculturists – have never seen nor even heard about these Neotropical parrots, and to the best of my knowledge, they are not kept in any zoo collections.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Most avid Springsteen fans would agree that the Hulu film offers the most in-depth look at the man and his process ever recorded.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eric Bailly was the most enthusiastic dancer, standing on the massage table giving it some and kicking pizza boxes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Buehrle delighted a cold but enthusiastic crowd of 25,390 at the stadium during a 6-0 blanking of the Texas Rangers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How to know when your dog is agitated Identifying an anxious or aggressive dog can be tricky, as negative and positive emotional indicators can often be confused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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From an investment standpoint, the Mavericks head coach has been keen on football for some time.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Banerji talked up the success of The Shadow Strays and Hunger, the latter of which hit No. 1 worldwide, but also was keen to stress the company’s firsts for the region, notably producing Outside, the first Filipino zombie movie that was released in 2024.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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