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
Sweden are no minnows, either, and will be eager to put an end to the French juggernaut.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The fans who remember watching them in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas, are now eager to nudge a new generation toward the show.
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Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Contending with power cuts, women, eager to finish a piece and get paid, may work on rooftops to grasp the last ray of sunlight, Jaafar said.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
This will likely also be a photo op for the press, eager to catch a glimpse of the future king on his first day of school.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eager
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The fans who remember watching them in the fictional town of Dillon, Texas, are now eager to nudge a new generation toward the show.
—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Contending with power cuts, women, eager to finish a piece and get paid, may work on rooftops to grasp the last ray of sunlight, Jaafar said.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
This will likely also be a photo op for the press, eager to catch a glimpse of the future king on his first day of school.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
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The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
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Mauricio Umansky, Richards' estranged husband, is just as excited for the family's new addition.
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But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s help The Tartan Army took over Miami Scottish fans are enthusiastic, rambunctious, loud and — more than anything — organized.
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Morse, a progressive Republican from Wisconsin and an avid Cold Warrior, had been elected to the Senate from Oregon but left the Republican Party in part because of its failure to denounce Joseph McCarthy and, in 1955, became a Democrat.
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Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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He is usually reserved but has a pleasant personality and a keen sense of humor.
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The Athletic reported in April that Everton are keen for Grealish to return to the club this summer, having returned to Manchester City.
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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