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as in excitedly
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as in impetuously
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Recent Examples of impatiently
Now, after 10 years of perfect sweetness, the brand is ready to adult-up, as Agnès Varda’s heroine Cléo did while impatiently awaiting her medical diagnosis.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatiently
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On the topic of filming kabuki sequences, Lee and Yoji excitedly traded perspectives on how the performances should be captured.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the black and white clip, which appeared to be taken inside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private theater room, Harry and Zajfen were seen sitting in chairs while Markle was heard shrieking excitedly off camera.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the series heads into a new season, global audiences are eagerly anticipating even more compelling narratives that go far beyond the kitchen.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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But as rumors swirled that the gang was on its way to launch another assault, merchants in the market could be seen hurriedly packing their goods.—
Ychmuth Corneille,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Book influencers and everyday readers lined up hurriedly to take photos with Aster and get their manuscripts signed.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Several years ago, Hamilton County, which avidly pursued death penalty cases for decades, had a larger death row population per capita than the home counties of Los Angeles or Miami.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Following the revelation by his mother that Louis was avidly gathering conkers as a favorite autumn activity, the World Conker Championships extended an offer for the prince to become the event's honorary patron.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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This is important, since most people who try to kill themselves do so impulsively.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Set in 1990, the show follows a closeted teenager named Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer), who impulsively joins the Marines to follow his enlisting best friend, despite the ban on gay people in the military.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Breganza enthusiastically took to the assignment, working to develop a set that would be fun for four generations of Filipino Americans, plus the people working at the grocery store during its extended hours.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Polls are beginning to report early results with Sheffield in the lead by 75% and Kinloch at 24%, though Kinloch’s supporters are enthusiastically calling for his win and waving fans with his campaign slogan.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Duren was also found guilty of knowingly and recklessly causing Caitlyn Naffziger’s death, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon and endangering the welfare of Naffziger’s child.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the fight intensified, Mumby allegedly began driving recklessly, Waterman told police.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Set Rules For Micro-Interventions Of course, even a strategy like this, with ample scientific support, can backfire if it’s implemented thoughtlessly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Impatiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatiently. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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