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as in excitedly
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as in actively
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Recent Examples of eagerly
For You Page fueling the resurgence—celebrities of all ages have eagerly embraced the trend, too.
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The wayward son of a small-town returns after finding fame and fortune and must confront the old friends eagerly awaiting his return for reasons of their own.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Buoyed by her Christian faith and the support of family and friends, Wynn is eagerly looking forward to beginning physical therapy later this month.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead, the Mexican hitmaker slowed things down, keeping fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting his next album.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
His star student, Erica — played by Priah Ferguson — eagerly raises her hand.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
My guide, a lovely local lady, was eagerly pointing out animal tracks in the fresh snow, identifying each and sharing details about the local flora and wildlife.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The wayward son of a small-town returns after finding fame and fortune and must confront the old friends eagerly awaiting his return for reasons of their own.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Buoyed by her Christian faith and the support of family and friends, Wynn is eagerly looking forward to beginning physical therapy later this month.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead, the Mexican hitmaker slowed things down, keeping fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting his next album.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
His star student, Erica — played by Priah Ferguson — eagerly raises her hand.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
My guide, a lovely local lady, was eagerly pointing out animal tracks in the fresh snow, identifying each and sharing details about the local flora and wildlife.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
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Sara is excitedly awaiting the New York City premiere of Romeo & Juliet Suite in March.—
Sara Krolewski,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
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The video shows the dog excitedly running out of his house and happily jumping and diving into the snow.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Global streamer Netflix, which has been actively bidding for rights to sporting events in the US and Europe, notably rolled out a daily highlights show for the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco — pointing to the potential entry of streaming companies in future CAF broadcast deals.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Those marketing campaigns go beyond social media posts to keep anticipation at a fever pitch and actively engage the fandom while also attracting new viewers.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Alice Newton-Rex, WhatsApp’s head of product, said that people were engaging with Meta AI on WhatsApp more avidly than on any of the company’s other platforms.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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When other kids liked to play sports, read books, or listen avidly to the teacher, Walt would doodle away.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Nov. 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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This issue should resonate with Central Florida residents, who have enthusiastically embraced local smart-growth measures to prevent sprawl.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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A week after her longtime pal Katy Perry went Instagram official with new boyfriend former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, Trolls actress Zooey Deschanel has heartily co-signed the budding relationship.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Dec. 2025
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Boos and a fan altercation The home fans at Golden 1 Center booed the Kings heartily at the end of the first quarter after falling behind by 25 points.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Nov. 2025
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After Al Qaeda and then Saddam Hussein abruptly emerged as incarnations of a new totalitarianism, Michael Ignatieff and Niall Ferguson, among many others, impatiently urged the United States to assume its imperial obligations and impose democracy, human rights, and free trade through war.—
Victor J. Blue,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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The holiday is a good way to mark the start of December and its timing is perfect for kids impatiently waiting for a visit from Santa.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
21 Nov. 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,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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