raring

adjective

ˈrer-ən How to pronounce raring (audio)
Definition of raringnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raring
  1. excited
  2. eager
  3. enthusiastic
  4. avid
  5. anxious
  6. keen
  7. hungry
Adjective
  • Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 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
  • Her voice was earnest and corporate, a mom enthusiastic about YouTube creators and new product features.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So even then, one extreme was mildly favorable, the other wildly enthusiastic.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Once an avid Pilates goer, Beretti struggles to go up the stairs and can no longer run or jump.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Aside from his prowess on the basketball court, Brunson has become known in some circles as an avid TV viewer.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of avid
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
  • And none of the parties have been keen to scrutinize the cash flowing into their campaigns.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • This week, Madrid seemed keen to highlight the mutual admiration between Valverde and Mourinho.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of keen
Adjective
  • Despite driving roughly 25,000 miles, Silbiger is hungry to get back on the asphalt to continue photographing.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Ternus can’t simply bring the colossus that is Apple back to its hungry startup days, Milanesi said.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of hungry
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