as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
The anxious impatience of being en route has permeated cootie catcher’s music since their earliest releases in 2021.
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Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Frustration and impatience in the pursuit of flawless execution put everyone in his crosshairs.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But three other justices said the court’s decision was not a sign of impatience but rather a reflection of its judgment about the risk of irreparable harm to the parents.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
Thursday’s loss struck another blow to a locker room sick with impatience and confusion over the disrepair left in the wake of the trade deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Frustration and impatience in the pursuit of flawless execution put everyone in his crosshairs.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But three other justices said the court’s decision was not a sign of impatience but rather a reflection of its judgment about the risk of irreparable harm to the parents.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 Mar. 2026
Thursday’s loss struck another blow to a locker room sick with impatience and confusion over the disrepair left in the wake of the trade deadline.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Desperate from thirst, Husayn rode out of the camp with his infant son to appeal for water, but an enemy archer shot an arrow through the child’s neck.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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As spring replaces winter’s chill, more people are reaching for a mix of spirits and mixers to quench their thirst.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Similarly, certain medical conditions and symptoms can also impose consistent hunger, including hypothyroidism, PMS, and perimenopause.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of miles from the Middle East, in Brazil, South Asia and East Africa, even small increases in the price of growing and transporting food can deepen hunger and strain already fragile food systems, where millions are already struggling to afford basic staples.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, chickenpox, which is very contagious, often begins with symptoms like fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite, followed by an itchy rash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though most rank-and-file Republican lawmakers have remained outwardly supportive of the president, polls suggest that voters are souring on the conflict and have no appetite for a ground invasion.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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