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as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
parents agog for the latest news from the children away at college
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
all agog to get started on their journey
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Recent Examples of agog
The world may have been agog at that near-miss, replaying every wrinkle in the story, but the R.N.C. is not the world.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
In a recent gathering on the margins of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Microsoft executives sat agog as women parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, and Latin America described the vicious threats that arrive in their inboxes several times every hour.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
He was named the Most Valuable Player for the series, still the only time a losing player has been the finals’ M.V.P. Afterward the Celtics were agog with praise.
—Bruce Weber, New York Times, 12 June 2024
The resulting video captures his shock — his eyes widen and his hands grasp his chest, agog — and later ended up on the OnlyFans model’s Instagram account.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 19 May 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
In a recent gathering on the margins of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Microsoft executives sat agog as women parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, and Latin America described the vicious threats that arrive in their inboxes several times every hour.
—Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024
He was named the Most Valuable Player for the series, still the only time a losing player has been the finals’ M.V.P. Afterward the Celtics were agog with praise.
—Bruce Weber, New York Times, 12 June 2024
The resulting video captures his shock — his eyes widen and his hands grasp his chest, agog — and later ended up on the OnlyFans model’s Instagram account.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 19 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agog
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Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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LifeLock Ultimate Plus monitors all three major credit bureaus to maintain a watchful eye on your credit reports and credit score.—
Advertising Content From Norton,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Vargas tried to keep a watchful eye over her daughter.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Xu is an avid Gold State Warriors basketball fan but has a soft spot for the Chicago Bulls, having spent many years in Illinois.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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One thing is for certain, the legendary former midfielder has work on his hands to get Real Madrid back on track and appease an expectant fanbase that has forgotten all that Ancelotti did for the club just a year ago.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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According to insiders, Ahuja still believes in Rothman and wasn’t keen on a big shake-up, not when the studio has momentum, is profitable and is about to undertake the ambitious and risky move of releasing all four of Sam Mendes’ Beatles films in April 2028.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Agog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agog. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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