RARING Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

raring

adjective

ˈrer-ən

Definition of raring

as in excited

showing urgent desire or interest we'd gotten up so early that by the time eight o'clock rolled around, we were raring to get started on the hike

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Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
McKeon was excited to explore her chemistry with executive producer Gina Wendkos, who worked on the show alongside Tom Palmer, Jonathan Axelrod, James Widdoes and Amy Sherman-Palladino.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
During the interview, Hudson said that Wells was eager to celebrate the holiday on the island.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

Meditation, deep breathing, physical exercise or something as simple as doing laundry can interrupt the cycle of anxious searching.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Students are less anxious about money, less overwhelmed; their physical and mental health has improved.

— Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

It’s been understood for years that America’s adversaries and allies alike take a keen interest in how this country practices an imperfect democracy.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
The youth ranks are being bolstered, too, with sporting director Ross Wilson keen to keep boosting the quality at the academy.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of keen

Adjective

His approach is being noticed across the Democratic spectrum, from activists hungry for the right message in the 2026 midterms to those pining for viable presidential candidates in 2028.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
That philosophy has become more important as AI models grow more computationally intensive and power-hungry.

— Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 July 2026

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