as in powerhouse
informal
a person who is very enthusiastic about doing something; a hardworking and eager person
When she first started working she was a real eager beaver.
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Recent Examples of eager beaver
Buc-ee's, the larger-than-life travel center known for its eager beaver mascot, is expanding into new markets this year.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Dozens of eager beaver believers gathered in a small Boulder music venue last month for the Colorado Beaver Gathering.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 Nov. 2025
Her desperation to be liked is off-putting to everyone except street-smart Emily, who immediately takes to this eager beaver who will do anything to please.
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Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Unfortunately for Ferrell’s eager beaver single father and Witherspoon’s type-A career woman, a resort on a remote Carolina coast island double books their family members’ wedding ceremonies.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
Langdon’s patience allowed the Pistons to get Beasley on a team-friendly deal (one year, $6 million) — one that, if Detroit were eager beavers as soon as free agency opened, might have led to them paying triple.
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James L. Edwards Iii,
The Athletic,
6 July 2024
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Dozens of eager beaver believers gathered in a small Boulder music venue last month for the Colorado Beaver Gathering.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 Nov. 2025
Her desperation to be liked is off-putting to everyone except street-smart Emily, who immediately takes to this eager beaver who will do anything to please.
—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Unfortunately for Ferrell’s eager beaver single father and Witherspoon’s type-A career woman, a resort on a remote Carolina coast island double books their family members’ wedding ceremonies.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
Langdon’s patience allowed the Pistons to get Beasley on a team-friendly deal (one year, $6 million) — one that, if Detroit were eager beavers as soon as free agency opened, might have led to them paying triple.
—
James L. Edwards Iii,
The Athletic,
6 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager beaver
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Cape Verde began this run by making a statement, producing a shocking 0-0 draw against soccer powerhouse Spain on June 15 in its first-ever World Cup match.
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Among those courtside include members of the NBA champ New York Knicks; Kelce’s Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, other teammates and coaches; ex-Disney boss Bob Iger and spouse Willow Bay; and current Disney powerhouse Dana Walden.
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Lower-performing students have fallen furthest, widening the gap between the highest and lowest achievers.
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Many high-achievers feel frustrated by time management, despite using numerous techniques, with a McKinsey survey showing only 9% executive satisfaction.
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“Eager beaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager%20beaver. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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