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
  • Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.
    David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Some eager District 9 voters arrived at St. Bernard Catholic Church before the polls opened at 7 a.m., volunteer greeter Bob Klein of Appleton said.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Elevated superhero fare like Watchmen received an enthusiastic welcome to the tune of 26 nominations and 11 wins including Outstanding Limited Series.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The enthusiastic turnout demonstrates that the public still holds a strong belief and the purpose of our elections.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.
    Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In Tucson, Arizona, David McCumber, the executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, who manages the paper’s op-eds and letters to the editor, said voters are extremely anxious.
    Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • Ryan is keen to make clear that his firm is unlike the dozens of already existing ones.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Another region in Moldova’s south, Gagauzia, is also keen to build closer ties with Moscow.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of keen
Adjective
  • As Neely screamed about being hungry and thirsty, Kenniff said, the environment changed when Neely took off his jacket, whipped it around his head and dropped it on the ground with such force the train fell silent.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This would be an excellent time to give back, by volunteering to feed the hungry or by donating some of those old clothes to charities that need them.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of hungry
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