as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
Tom was eager to try out his new pair of skis
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Recent Examples of eager
Many Greek families immigrated to the United States after World War II, eager to begin a new chapter.
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Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
House incumbents from California to New Jersey are facing serious electoral threats from members of their own parties, in another clear sign voters are eager for change.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
Dolci says the the city’s absence was one Imax had long been eager to address.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
House incumbents from California to New Jersey are facing serious electoral threats from members of their own parties, in another clear sign voters are eager for change.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
Dolci says the the city’s absence was one Imax had long been eager to address.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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Susan Gans, who leads SoCal Tandem Riders, was excited that, among a gathering of seniors and middle-aged folks, a young couple joined.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Mage — himself an avid collector — said that emotional connection was intentional from the beginning.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The original shoes were gifted to her by LeBron James — a newly avid golfer and fan of Korda’s — but the spacing in them felt roomier than her everyday pair.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Unlike the coolly impassive Pop artists, the Who weren’t afraid to get personal, or to let their art echo the anxious, kinky, maladjusted yammering in their own heads.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In Rio, the runner was an anxious up-and-comer, the youngest American track-and-field Olympian since 1972.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Hermeus's Quarterhorse aircraft is still pushing the supersonic flight envelope, but the US Department of Defense is already so keen on the concept that it's awarded the company US$159 million to explore the military applications of the technology.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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