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
With many great matchups lined up to take place, like a Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, fans are eager for the official schedule to drop.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In a world where leaders seem eager to bend the knee to Trump’s every impulse, even the truly ridiculous seems plausible.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Heather, a preschool teacher, and Dominic, a local union worker, aren’t typically eager to head home from their annual camping trip in Fremont, Wisc.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
Yet in person, Francis, who wields those shoulders lightly, is boyish, candid, eager, almost unable to believe his good fortune.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In a world where leaders seem eager to bend the knee to Trump’s every impulse, even the truly ridiculous seems plausible.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Heather, a preschool teacher, and Dominic, a local union worker, aren’t typically eager to head home from their annual camping trip in Fremont, Wisc.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
Yet in person, Francis, who wields those shoulders lightly, is boyish, candid, eager, almost unable to believe his good fortune.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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While fans are excited for their own team's schedule, every NFL game, especially prime-time ones, is a must-see.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond. 21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT Share Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave Alexander Smith Reporting from Vatican City For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The show gets really enthusiastic and vocal reactions from the crowds — mid-act standing ovations and cheers.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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This productivity decline stems from several factors: Workplace morale deteriorates Remaining employees absorb additional responsibilities Teams become anxious about future job security When employees question whether their leaders truly value them, their enthusiasm and dedication suffer.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Nobel laureates, such as MIT’s Daron Acemoglu, are worried about its capacity to worsen income inequalities, and ordinary American workers are anxious about AI’s impact on jobs.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Harvard Business Review,
8 May 2025
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With distrust running high, both sides have been keen not to appear weak, and economic analysts had low expectations of a breakthrough.—
Emma Farge,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Afterward, the friend wanted to return to the hotel to rest again, but the OP was keen to keep exploring.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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