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as in excitedly
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as in actively
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Recent Examples of eagerly
To say that the album was eagerly anticipated would be an understatement, with the record having become the most pre-saved in Spotify history, passing 5 million before it was even released.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Investors are hoping for a smoother CEO transition this time around and eagerly await news of Iger's successor.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
The nation’s tech industry is eagerly watching the fate of a series of bills related to the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence industry.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Boy whose grand, chilly productions Americans eagerly anticipated at places like BAM and the Park Avenue Armory, then, eventually, on Broadway — Lloyd doesn’t wait for a play to inform his aesthetic.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
This is the preseason, when teams are eagerly preparing for a new campaign.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
An award-winning name in American whiskey, Elijah Craig continues to honor its heritage while innovating with releases that whiskey lovers eagerly anticipate.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Newgrounds eagerly showcased these as well, giving many aspiring artists and game designers an entry point into their careers.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
One couple eagerly ordered a chocolate chip and a chocolate parfait, and for good measure, an apple turnover for breakfast.
—Ryan Heinsius, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Investors are hoping for a smoother CEO transition this time around and eagerly await news of Iger's successor.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
The nation’s tech industry is eagerly watching the fate of a series of bills related to the burgeoning Artificial Intelligence industry.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Boy whose grand, chilly productions Americans eagerly anticipated at places like BAM and the Park Avenue Armory, then, eventually, on Broadway — Lloyd doesn’t wait for a play to inform his aesthetic.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
This is the preseason, when teams are eagerly preparing for a new campaign.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
An award-winning name in American whiskey, Elijah Craig continues to honor its heritage while innovating with releases that whiskey lovers eagerly anticipate.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Newgrounds eagerly showcased these as well, giving many aspiring artists and game designers an entry point into their careers.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
One couple eagerly ordered a chocolate chip and a chocolate parfait, and for good measure, an apple turnover for breakfast.
—Ryan Heinsius, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
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Another saw Viktor Gyokeres try and celebrate with the Frenchman, but Saliba was still too busy excitedly pointing to the supporters.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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His mother excitedly told him that his teachers, doctors and everyone else would now refer to him with the new last name.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Josh was actively involved in the family business growing up.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, Californians celebrated when a wolf known as OR7 crossed into California from Oregon, tracking his movements via web cams and avidly following news stories about him.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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What a magical formula that turned out to be, and for the next 20 years PEOPLE has avidly covered the dance competition, devoting countless interviews to the stars and the pros competing for glory.—
Charlotte Triggs,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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One play after a Jalen Hurts fumble — and only three plays into the second half — the Philadelphia Eagles were trailing the Los Angeles Rams 26-7 in their NFC championship game rematch, with an offensive effort that was lustily booed by the home crowd.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
21 Sep. 2025
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The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The dogs couldn't stand still, wiggling their bodies enthusiastically.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Reis, this year’s youngest honoree, laughed heartily when asked what being inducted means to him.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Are singles tennis players the fittest of all athletes in any sport? Sports scientist Dr. Mark Kovacs believes so, heartily agreeing with Tiafoe.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Giants briskly filled that need by signing the top free-agent shortstop on the market to a seven-year, $182 million contract.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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All of which the district was keenly aware of for many years.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is felt most keenly in Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Eagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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