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
While the Democratic Party is eager for a return to the universal system, West, according to Adams, was entertaining the idea as long as the runoff remains a non-joint election.
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
As one of China’s noted Sixth-Generation directors, Jia has distinguished himself as an often eager adopter of new technologies.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump, in recent weeks, had made a series of statements, saying Cuba was on the verge of collapse or eager to make a deal with the United States.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, Fonda seems eager to revive the idea of such a feud but in real life and in 2026, by complaining about Streisand being asked to present Sunday night’s Academy Award In Memoriam tribute to Redford.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
As one of China’s noted Sixth-Generation directors, Jia has distinguished himself as an often eager adopter of new technologies.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump, in recent weeks, had made a series of statements, saying Cuba was on the verge of collapse or eager to make a deal with the United States.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, Fonda seems eager to revive the idea of such a feud but in real life and in 2026, by complaining about Streisand being asked to present Sunday night’s Academy Award In Memoriam tribute to Redford.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first screening was at Sundance, and there was a very enthusiastic reception.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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But analysis about its debut was less enthusiastic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the most avid cleaner and ardent chore doer may not think to wash the drapes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, within many hunters and anglers lives an avid naturalist who is nearly as fascinated by the functional beauty that lies beneath fur and feather.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Over a week, readers were treated to a raft of anxious baby content.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo is also becoming increasingly anxious about Chinese missiles targeting Japanese bases.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ukraine is keen to lock in future foreign support for its ongoing effort to thwart Russia's invasion, and drone production agreements could bring Kyiv some diplomatic leverage in negotiations with Moscow.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sam McMurray helps maintain the ecology of the river and lake, and teaches guests to fish, but the key man is Mike Hurd, expert fly-fisherman, keen golfer, and tourist guide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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