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
The staff here is always friendly, always smiling, and always eager to keep the wait to a minimum.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Natural Stone Many designers are eager to weave more natural stone countertops into their 2026 designs.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Other owners might be eager to see just how much a franchise could generate on the open market with the league’s current level of cultural dominance.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
While much of the debate (and excitement) centers on the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the headliner, punk rock fans are eager to see how and what opening band Green Day will do with its moment in the national limelight.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Natural Stone Many designers are eager to weave more natural stone countertops into their 2026 designs.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Other owners might be eager to see just how much a franchise could generate on the open market with the league’s current level of cultural dominance.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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So, there are all sorts of fun details and influences here and everybody at Eintracht Frankfurt sounds incredibly excited about where the appointment may lead.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — during the halftime show, to a family excited to witness their son play in one of the biggest games of his career, here's a quick breakdown of those moments.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The evening Regal crowd was more enthusiastic than BAM’s afternoon set.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this sounds like the future, the El Paso incident is a reminder that the future has paperwork to contend with and that not everyone is enthusiastic.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the best mountain towns in California, Mammoth Lakes draws both avid skiers and those who’ve never strapped into a ski boot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that avid sports bettors are at risk of depleting their household savings, declaring bankruptcy, and even committing intimate-partner violence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fall-Off can sometimes feel simpatico and obvious, with mellifluously soulful tones that conjure an air of anxious nostalgia.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, consumers appeared less anxious about inflation.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Outside of punter, the Panthers have been pretty keen on adding players who are just entering their prime.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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