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as in excitedly
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as in actively
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Recent Examples of eagerly
Rarely has a 0-0 draw at a World Cup been so eagerly anticipated… and then celebrated.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Tsietsi sent one of them to the front as a lookout, while the others eagerly plied him with questions about his activities.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Gaona says people from his neighborhood are eagerly awaiting the addition of more dining options.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
The work has already been performed by the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and LeFrak is eagerly anticipating a performance by the New York Philharmonic.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The market is eagerly waiting to see what price SpaceX starts trading at.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, Soccer fans across the metroplex are eagerly waiting for the opening match.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Foodie Instagrammer Candy Hunting shared the news about the upcoming release, and people were eagerly discussing the new candy flavor in the comments.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Slot machines and games of chance are everywhere in Helsinki, including restaurants, supermarkets, and train stations, manned by Finns eagerly stuffing in coins.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Tsietsi sent one of them to the front as a lookout, while the others eagerly plied him with questions about his activities.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Gaona says people from his neighborhood are eagerly awaiting the addition of more dining options.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
The work has already been performed by the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and LeFrak is eagerly anticipating a performance by the New York Philharmonic.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The market is eagerly waiting to see what price SpaceX starts trading at.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 12 June 2026
On Thursday, Soccer fans across the metroplex are eagerly waiting for the opening match.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Foodie Instagrammer Candy Hunting shared the news about the upcoming release, and people were eagerly discussing the new candy flavor in the comments.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Slot machines and games of chance are everywhere in Helsinki, including restaurants, supermarkets, and train stations, manned by Finns eagerly stuffing in coins.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
Adverb
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Hargitay can’t help but excitedly jump in.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Indeed, despite the appearance of calm, gangs were actively battling for territory in parts of the capital during the visit.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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ZipRecruiter’s Invite to Apply feature enables employers to contact prospects whose skills match an open role, including passive candidates who may not be actively searching for a new job.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tom Cruise sat elbow to elbow with David Beckham; UCLA and Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul Jabbar got a rousing ovation and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was lustily booed.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Helen wept quietly, believing her world had come to an end, while Alice, always comfortable with attention, cried more lustily.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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The New York native celebrated enthusiastically with his teammates after scoring his first World Cup goal, a milestone moment in his international career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Many of my fellow viewers enthusiastically embraced the role of wrestling fans and behaved as if at a WWE match, audibly pumping up the hero and booing her opponents.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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This flowering vine takes a season or two to get started, but grows quickly and heartily thereafter, McEnerney says.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Having heartily amused himself with his little trick in the privacy of the bathroom, Rosales went to bed.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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As New York Knicks fans impatiently await Saturday evening, the hopes and dreams of millions have become fixed on one undeniable truth — the team is only one game away from winning an NBA championship.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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And there’s nothing more excruciating than sweating bullets while impatiently waiting for the machine to lock up, signaling the ice cream is ready to eat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Early announces, briskly nodding.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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