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as in excitedly
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as in actively
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Recent Examples of eagerly
The market is now eagerly awaiting signs that attempts by De Meo — whose surprise appointment last year marked the company’s first outsider CEO — to turn Kering around are starting to bear fruit.
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Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Colombo recommends founders start building their audience months before launch, so there's already a supportive community eagerly waiting.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Coynes grew up fascinated with the infrastructure of New York, eagerly soaking up dinnertime stories from their mother who worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The animals, protected under the federal, and soon the state, endangered species acts, were greeted like canine celebrities, as residents watched their movements and eagerly followed the birth of pups via trail cameras and media reports.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Legislature is eagerly pursuing the approval of bills (SB 706 and HB 919) to take away local governments’ ability to name their own airports to appease their Lord and Master.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Some customers make the mistake of eagerly accepting a lowball estimate, only to have their goods held for ransom later.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In some instances, the relationships appear to have been lopsided, with Epstein showing more initiative to stay in touch, but some of the tech figures also eagerly sought Epstein’s advice or help on business or personal matters.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Colombo recommends founders start building their audience months before launch, so there's already a supportive community eagerly waiting.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The Coynes grew up fascinated with the infrastructure of New York, eagerly soaking up dinnertime stories from their mother who worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
The animals, protected under the federal, and soon the state, endangered species acts, were greeted like canine celebrities, as residents watched their movements and eagerly followed the birth of pups via trail cameras and media reports.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Legislature is eagerly pursuing the approval of bills (SB 706 and HB 919) to take away local governments’ ability to name their own airports to appease their Lord and Master.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Some customers make the mistake of eagerly accepting a lowball estimate, only to have their goods held for ransom later.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
In some instances, the relationships appear to have been lopsided, with Epstein showing more initiative to stay in touch, but some of the tech figures also eagerly sought Epstein’s advice or help on business or personal matters.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
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Players spoke excitedly about the intoxicating possibilities of a package with Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips and Chop Robinson on the field at the same time.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fans excitedly hopped into the comments, welcoming the return of Missionary Jack, while others wondered who exactly Monica might be.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aurora also remains actively engaged with agricultural partners, providing long-term support to rural communities even after water rights are transferred.—
Mike Coffman,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many of the world’s most successful people point to a thirst for knowledge as being key to their success, including veteran investor Warren Buffett who has credited reading–avidly, widely and voraciously–for giving him his investing superpowers.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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One play after a Jalen Hurts fumble — and only three plays into the second half — the Philadelphia Eagles were trailing the Los Angeles Rams 26-7 in their NFC championship game rematch, with an offensive effort that was lustily booed by the home crowd.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
21 Sep. 2025
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One of Levi’s Stadium’s six screens was dedicated to Rivera Cosme, and the performer says those in her section cheered her on enthusiastically.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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Selling this fare gives me the opportunity to make a little money and wax enthusiastically about native plants.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her kids could ride fearlessly through the halls on training wheels, and guests could dance heartily at parties.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sturdy grooved leaves seem tough at first but, like your back after a trip to the chiropractor, relax and open up once they’re heartily massaged.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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De Luca is impatiently waiting to get clearance on a name for the studio’s new indie acquisitions label, run by ex-Neon rising star Christian Parkes.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2026
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After Al Qaeda and then Saddam Hussein abruptly emerged as incarnations of a new totalitarianism, Michael Ignatieff and Niall Ferguson, among many others, impatiently urged the United States to assume its imperial obligations and impose democracy, human rights, and free trade through war.—
Victor J. Blue,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
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As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Eagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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