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as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report
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as in eager
showing urgent desire or interest
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excited
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Horns are going to score plenty of runs and hit for more power, and with the depth Schlossnagle has built through recruiting and the transfer portal, fans will have plenty to be excited about after last season’s SEC champions didn’t make it out of their own NCAA regional.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
He was excited by Lucas’ plans and had close ties with two assistant coaches on Lucas’ staff, Erik Pastrana, who recruited Lucas at the University of Georgia, and Andrew Moran, who coached Lucas with the Nightrydas Elite AAU team that won back-to-back-to-back EYBL Peach Jam Championships.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Dodgers will be even more excited if Sasaki can expand his arsenal beyond the four-seam fastball and splitter that were enough to dominate Japanese batters.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
The Horns are going to score plenty of runs and hit for more power, and with the depth Schlossnagle has built through recruiting and the transfer portal, fans will have plenty to be excited about after last season’s SEC champions didn’t make it out of their own NCAA regional.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Both girls had been excited about getting their first cars.
—Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
He was excited by Lucas’ plans and had close ties with two assistant coaches on Lucas’ staff, Erik Pastrana, who recruited Lucas at the University of Georgia, and Andrew Moran, who coached Lucas with the Nightrydas Elite AAU team that won back-to-back-to-back EYBL Peach Jam Championships.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited
Adjective
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But Funk’s reassurances was enough to quell the agitated crowd.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Weir was always eager to share anecdotes about Garcia and their escapades.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tax season is in full swing, and many taxpayers are eager to see their refunds arrive in their bank accounts.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
17 Feb. 2026
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Clad in matching black hoodies, sweatpants, and Alexander Wang baseball caps, the Korean American Youth Choir of New York thrilled the crowd with renditions of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Alphaville’s Forever Young; two songs personally selected by Wang.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some customers are thrilled with the results, the wide availability and budget-friendly price point, while others experience mixed quality due to the brand's installation contracting process.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The prosecutors and the defense team became heated with one another repeatedly over the evidence, witness scheduling and lines of questioning.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The property also included a ranch office, a firehouse and a seven-bay heated garage.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pact, part of a realignment of MLB’s sports-rights relationships gives ESPN purview over thousands of games that are made available to fans outside a specific home team’s market — widely seen as some of the most passionate and enthusiastic among followers of the national pastime.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the Fed’s minutes are being interpreted by many this morning as being relatively hawkish—meaning that the Federal Open Market Committee is less enthusiastic about cutting interest rates further.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The duration may be longer depending on whether the clot was provoked by a temporary risk factor or reflects an ongoing predisposition.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In dramatizing the moment to his own benefit, Jackson provoked hostility from King’s widow and others in the movement’s leadership that lasted decades.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fedor Zugic scored nine points on a trio of first-half 3-pointers to lead Creighton (14-14, 8-9), unable to build off a big upset Wednesday at UConn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Residents in Queens are getting upset over the explanation from the city for a massive puddle that just won't go away.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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