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
The man has always been extroverted, and as eager to please as a golden retriever puppy.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers, however, weren’t the only ones eager to tease Drake after their big victory.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
In an unsettled nation eager for diversion, news of the escape went viral.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
These kids started listening to podcasts as young children and are eager to find content that aligns with their current interests.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers, however, weren’t the only ones eager to tease Drake after their big victory.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
In an unsettled nation eager for diversion, news of the escape went viral.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
These kids started listening to podcasts as young children and are eager to find content that aligns with their current interests.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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No pretending to be too cool to be excited, just vibing and living in the moment.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now Lomax is excited for future opportunities to work with other brands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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According to Nietzel, the increase seems to be driven by a younger demographic, who are generally more open-minded and enthusiastic about treatments, and view it as a form of bonding time.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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China also wasn’t the pushover that the most enthusiastic spy reports suggested.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her obituary stated that Halbach was also a volleyball coach and an avid traveler.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Not only is her pick from the beloved legacy brand a staple in vanities everywhere, but the shade itself has its share of avid fans.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Redirect their attention If your dog is anxious and barking in a panic, your first step is to remove them from the trigger.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Late nights and anxious supplications.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though much of the language around clean fashion is aimed at the health of the consumer, experts are keen to stress that benefits for those working in the supply chain should be considered, too.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Blending the two forms requires a keen eye for visuals and an uncanny sense of the surreal.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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