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
For those eager to see a return of broader support for child nutrition, Wilson has hope.
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Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
But both communities are coming back strong, each with businesses that are open and eager for visitors.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Some came off standoffish, but most were eager to learn.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
However, at this stage in motherhood, Cardi has been eager to tour.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
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Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
But both communities are coming back strong, each with businesses that are open and eager for visitors.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Some came off standoffish, but most were eager to learn.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
However, at this stage in motherhood, Cardi has been eager to tour.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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Jennifer Affleck, one of the stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, entered rehearsals excited to be paired with Jan Ravnik and to tap into her Latin roots.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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When people are excited, there’s bound to be energy and urgency.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The opposition leader maintains close ties with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, one of the most enthusiastic proponents in the Cabinet of this particular naval buildup.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the same piece from Heyman, Phillies president of baseball operations David Dombrowski gave an even more enthusiastic quote about a potential Schwarber reunion.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In high school, Kirk became an avid listener of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, per NBC News.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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These restaurants and dives, located in live music and entertainment across the Front Range, were recommended by friends and readers of The Denver Post, as well as avid concertgoers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Research in attachment theory tells us that people with anxious attachment tendencies often monitor signs of availability and care in their partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While all of his children enjoy supporting him at his fights, María is the one who gets the most anxious, according to Canelo.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the night’s attendees also were keen to meet Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old icon who is known for her work in both the labor and feminist movements.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of Republican senators, including Marsha Blackburn and Josh Hawley, are keen to pass regulation that mitigates AI harms.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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