eager beavers

noun

plural of eager beaver
as in powerhouses
informal a person who is very enthusiastic about doing something; a hardworking and eager person When she first started working she was a real eager beaver.

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  1. powerhouses
  2. achievers
  3. doers
Noun
  • The original vision for Base is in tatters and much of the project now looks like a costly distraction that has embittered numerous users, and forced Coinbase to play catch-up to ascendant crypto powerhouses like Hyperliquid and Robinhood.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • Throw Pillows Throw pillows are decorating powerhouses that can make your bedroom or living room look more stylish and feel more inviting.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of powerhouses
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  • Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
    — Ariel Kalil, Washington Post, 23 June 2026
  • Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of achievers
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  • Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world.
    — Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
  • If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.
    — Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of doers
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