as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
anticipant of receiving a holiday bonus, she had mentally spent the money by Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipant
Adjective
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And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025 -
Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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
Adjective
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The ability to be nimble and think on your feet is just as important as anticipatory planning.—
Andrew Frank,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Needs to improve on his anticipatory throws and off-schedule playmaking, but Dart could improve immensely with Kellen Moore’s coaching. 10.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Anticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipant. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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