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as in encouragement
something that arouses a strong response from another
there were few excitements of any kind on our very uneventful trip back home
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
in our excitement to get going, we forgot to make sure that all of the lights in the house had been turned off
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Recent Examples of excitement
Indeed, the excitement does continue, with Netflix announcing Friday that easter-egg video game Happy Gilmore: Golf Mayhem ’98 Demo is now available to members on eligible TVs and Netflix.com.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Hogan shared his excitement about the collaboration back then.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
There are few people who inspire more excitement than Nicole Kidman.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 25 July 2025
Fan engagement is up, and innovations like the Pit Boost have added excitement.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
Hogan shared his excitement about the collaboration back then.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
There are few people who inspire more excitement than Nicole Kidman.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 25 July 2025
Fan engagement is up, and innovations like the Pit Boost have added excitement.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Responsible for maintaining the soft, steady music of our autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, through a mix of direct action or hormonal release, governs everything from body temperature and blood pressure to hunger and thirst, digestion, sleep-wake cycles, and mood.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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How to Stop Milk Cravings Cravings for milk can be caused by thirst, hunger, or emotional triggers.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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To put it into perspective, the two 2020 and one 2021 stimulus checks issued to Americans from the stimulus package totaled around $931 billion in financial relief via the stimulus checks, according to reports from the Government Accountability Office in 2022.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The big story China’s economy requires more than short-term stimulus, even as deflationary pressures intensify.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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One of the main motivations for the group of firefighters during their recovery missions was to locate the missing Camp Mystic girls during their six days along the Guadalupe, Herrera said.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Each situation is unique, but common motivations include: Seeking a faster or more reliable connection Looking for lower monthly costs or promotional deals Wanting better customer service Needing service at a new address due to a move Switching providers can help improve your home Wi-Fi experience.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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During a Monday press conference, lawmakers and The Boring Co. officials did not share details on any incentives The Boring Co. receives.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Loyalty programs—built through airline partnerships, premium tiers and behavioral incentives—can further deepen trust and retention.—
Baranitharan Venkatakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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