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
What’s more, many of the corporations that have long brought traditional news to the masses seem eager to get out of that business — or at least cut down on some of the investment.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
In front of a roaring crowd eager to be heard, the reactions from the three candidates — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Lexington business executive Nate Morris — spoke volumes.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
In front of a roaring crowd eager to be heard, the reactions from the three candidates — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Lexington business executive Nate Morris — spoke volumes.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2025
The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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During the quarter-mile hike, one of the young participants was excited to find a salamander underneath a log.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jeremiah is not enthusiastic about his summer internship with his dad’s company, and the last thing his dad wants to talk about is the wedding.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Diamandis was enthusiastic about the injection, but hardly impartial; the treatment was about to be trialled on two hundred Fountain Life patients, including him.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The vices of deficiency, such as being anxious, agitated, impatient, inattentive, and rash, are common everyday experiences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unmatched Sports & Recreation Facilities Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Matt Woosnam Everton remain active in the market, and keen to strengthen on the wings in particular — so the caveat with this line-up is that things could easily change again by the end of the window.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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