Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raring
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
  • And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.
    EW.com, EW.com, 5 June 2025
  • As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • No one went home hungry, and the guests mostly raved about it.
    Judith Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
  • This coordinated reaction suggests the hungry nematodes may be joining together to easily hitch a ride on larger animals such as insects that transport them to (not so) greener pastures with more rotten fruit to feast on, Perez said.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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“Raring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raring. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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