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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
The previous seasons culminated in all-time excitement at the start of this campaign, which many considered the most anticipated in recent history.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the enthusiasm and excitement marked a huge stake in the Democrats’ judgment of conservative figures with a widespread working-class fanbase.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
Andretti was not slowing down Qualifying provided the early afternoon big excitement for Andretti Motorsport with Jake Dennis just missing the pole in Homestead and Andretti’s IndyCar’s Kyle Kirkwood taking the pole for Sunday’s IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
The thrill of the hunt, the excitement of discovering a rare gem, and the camaraderie among fellow collectors all contribute to the unique celebration.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
However, the enthusiasm and excitement marked a huge stake in the Democrats’ judgment of conservative figures with a widespread working-class fanbase.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
Andretti was not slowing down Qualifying provided the early afternoon big excitement for Andretti Motorsport with Jake Dennis just missing the pole in Homestead and Andretti’s IndyCar’s Kyle Kirkwood taking the pole for Sunday’s IndyCar Long Beach Grand Prix.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
The thrill of the hunt, the excitement of discovering a rare gem, and the camaraderie among fellow collectors all contribute to the unique celebration.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement
Noun
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Those responses were the encouragement Mez needed.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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Putin, of course, needs no encouragement in this department.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the other dog lifts their head, and Ditta steps forward to quench her thirst.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Most taxpayers eligible for economic impact payments, known as stimulus checks, have already received them.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This tool could change how NC police test for DWIs April 4, 2025 3:38 PM Read Next North Carolina Could NC residents get a $5,000 DOGE stimulus check in 2025?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Doncic will have plenty of motivation heading into this matchup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now, both sides of the trade have sincere motivation here.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there was the buyout and retirement incentives of another 3,000 employees.—
Mike Dombeck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excitement. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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