as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
That’s a level of urgency that can be felt throughout the organization, and the fans’ impatience became a major storyline last season.
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Heath argues that this impatience is self-defeating.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Invest In Storytelling One of the questions I get asked the most is: How do brands break through in this environment—one that’s dominated by distraction, impatience, and short attention spans?
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Any impatience Andrew Mukuba felt on draft weekend hearkened back to the day he was picked last.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Heath argues that this impatience is self-defeating.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Invest In Storytelling One of the questions I get asked the most is: How do brands break through in this environment—one that’s dominated by distraction, impatience, and short attention spans?
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Any impatience Andrew Mukuba felt on draft weekend hearkened back to the day he was picked last.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As explained by Hill's Pet Nutrition, spicy food can be toxic for dogs and can lead to excessive thirst or even vomiting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Few players stir such excitement in fans, and such inevitable dread in defenders, when standing over a dead ball.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The stock rose more than 20% as excitement continued to build.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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But every skimming case consumes hours of staff time — resources that could be used to prevent hunger or eviction.—
Christina Hanson,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Democrats may finally have an appetite for more progressive primary challengers.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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