1
as in excitedly
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2
as in actively
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
Adverb
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Some of the new styles and arrangements may seem audacious, but Velvet would have heartily approved.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025 -
Which helps to explain why The Pitt has been so heartily embraced by people who actually work in the field.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Berta’s vision for his new club surely features the Premier League trophy.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alcantara would surely net the Marlins a massive haul if he is dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While several players are fiercely competing for another shot at the title — including Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose — one of the largest prize pools in professional golf is also on the line.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Decades-old clips of the pair have resurfaced online showing them arguing fiercely in favor of high tariffs on China.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Eagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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