1
as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report
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2
as in eager
showing urgent desire or interest
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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2
as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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an excited state
an excited voice
an excited crowd
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Recent Examples of excited
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
She’s honored to have been able to extend Mirzakhani’s legacy, and mathematicians are excited to see what that legacy will bring next.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
David Parker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recently, it was announced that the title would be re-released on colorful vinyl in early 2025, and that reveal surely excited those who still love the rockers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Who’s excited to shop at this 53,287 square-foot new Publix?
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
She’s honored to have been able to extend Mirzakhani’s legacy, and mathematicians are excited to see what that legacy will bring next.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Despite initial concerns around burnout and job displacement, most workers are excited by the prospects of incorporating generative AI into their roles, with 93% of banking employees eager to use it.
—David Parker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recently, it was announced that the title would be re-released on colorful vinyl in early 2025, and that reveal surely excited those who still love the rockers.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited
Adjective
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Zaitsev allegedly became agitated while the agents walked him through a hallway.—
City News Service,
Orange County Register,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although Allen is best known for promulgating a certain set of character types in his classic films, his own bookish worrywart or Diane Keaton’s moodily anxious beauty, he also must be credited for seeing the comic possibilities of the altogether less agitated and more grounded Roberts.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Businesses weren’t hiring as much, folks weren’t as eager to quit and those without jobs were staying on the sidelines for longer.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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Municipalities, school districts, and school bus transportation companies are eligible and encouraged to apply.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Year of Return also encouraged tourism and cultural connections between the African diaspora and Ghana.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Events that used to lead to days or weeks of heated discourse now fade into nothingness almost instantaneously; nothing matters enough to break the internet anymore.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The heated debates around diversity, equity and inclusion are drowning out something far more important: our children’s ability to learn about and appreciate different cultures.—
Britt Hogue,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But raising cash remains a challenge for some, with investors anxious about startups courting enough customers for healthy returns, Pershad said.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And the charge Jones drew on Bogdan Bogdanović with 1:53 remaining set the table for the Bulls to attempt — and, ultimately, fail — to pull off the upset win.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The flip side to that is that an upset loss to either would be a death blow.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excited. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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