as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
Tom was eager to try out his new pair of skis
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eager
Rob Gillies, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
Some boroughs and school districts were more eager than others to apply for the funding to hire more teachers, according to the citywide proposal.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Earlier-career comedians, at least the ones Birbiglia works with, are eager to pull me aside to tell me how supportive Birbiglia is.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Like Sánchez, many Chicago-area Catholics are making the nearly 4,000-mile pilgrimage to the Vatican to witness the inauguration Mass and other papal events this month, eager to celebrate one of their own rising to become Catholicism’s spiritual leader.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Adjective
Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Mr. Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States.
—Rob Gillies, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025
Some boroughs and school districts were more eager than others to apply for the funding to hire more teachers, according to the citywide proposal.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Earlier-career comedians, at least the ones Birbiglia works with, are eager to pull me aside to tell me how supportive Birbiglia is.
—Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
Like Sánchez, many Chicago-area Catholics are making the nearly 4,000-mile pilgrimage to the Vatican to witness the inauguration Mass and other papal events this month, eager to celebrate one of their own rising to become Catholicism’s spiritual leader.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Shah, an avid wine collector, wanted to open his own wine bar.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Plus, parents’ avid use of social media means that word spreads quickly, giving the approach a leg up compared with targeting a single demographic that isn’t as enthusiastic online.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Her personality will be a great addition to a loving, supportive and enthusiastic family.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
Noun
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As excitement builds for Culture’s Biggest Night, BET promises more major announcements and surprise performances in the days leading up to the event.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Todd and Julie's children, Chase and Kyle, additionally shared their excitement about their parent's pardon.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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In the novel’s historical re-creation, is there an anxious note to Americans now losing themselves in accommodation?—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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An inaccurate diagnosis might lead to unnecessary or risky treatment, and a false positive can cause stress by requiring additional tests and anxious waits for results.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump's administration is also keen to increase energy exports to India to address a U.S. trade deficit of well over $45 billion in 2024.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Gustavo Mejia, the Mandarina experiences manager who runs the operation, played 53 matches last year and hosted professional players as well as beginners keen to learn.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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