1
as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
parents agog for the latest news from the children away at college
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2
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
all agog to get started on their journey
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Recent Examples of agog
King Charles is known for his decades-long routine of healthy eating and plenty of exercise, but UK media is agog with the monarch making a major change in his 76th year.
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
The world may have been agog at that near-miss, replaying every wrinkle in the story, but the R.N.C. is not the world.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
In a recent gathering on the margins of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Microsoft executives sat agog as women parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, and Latin America described the vicious threats that arrive in their inboxes several times every hour.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
He was named the Most Valuable Player for the series, still the only time a losing player has been the finals’ M.V.P. Afterward the Celtics were agog with praise.
—Bruce Weber, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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Caroline Frost, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
The world may have been agog at that near-miss, replaying every wrinkle in the story, but the R.N.C. is not the world.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
In a recent gathering on the margins of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Microsoft executives sat agog as women parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, and Latin America described the vicious threats that arrive in their inboxes several times every hour.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
He was named the Most Valuable Player for the series, still the only time a losing player has been the finals’ M.V.P. Afterward the Celtics were agog with praise.
—Bruce Weber, New York Times, 12 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agog
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The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Signs that may indicate you are include: keeping eye contact with a soft, loving gaze; physical contact, including licking, leaning, and sleeping in tour bed; bringing you gifts; and just being generally excited to see you.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Parents are justifying the exorbitant costs due to multi-faceted development services that focus on evaluation, professional instruction, arm care resources and statistical analysis under the watchful eyes of scouts, college coaches and former major league ball players.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Another raw one was much rougher but still checked the box, one almost impossible to mark for even the avid Brown collector.—
The Athletic Collectibles Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Ray Foundation was established in 1963 by James C. Ray and his wife, Joan, both avid aviators.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, the expectant mom also shared footage of the reveal in an Instagram post of her own.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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The path forward requires proactive, anticipatory leadership: securing AI systems, embedding oversight and establishing governance structures now, not waiting for compliance mandates to dictate the response.—
Metin Kortak,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While it could be argued that there’s no bad place to stay in such a dreamy locale, World’s Best Awards voters would be the first to point out that certain touches—like anticipatory service and an expansive slate of programming—can take a visit to this region from wonderful to wow-worthy.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Agog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agog. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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