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as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report
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as in eager
showing urgent desire or interest
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us
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as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action
televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity
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Recent Examples of excited
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
But Roelker got through and was excited to join in September.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
That openness has always fascinated and excited me in the act of creating.
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Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
But Roelker got through and was excited to join in September.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Verb
Playing the character as an actor, too, was great, but that’s not what excited me about Ozark.
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Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
That openness has always fascinated and excited me in the act of creating.
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Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited
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Pitman grew even more agitated.
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Players grew agitated having to wait, but James was sending a message to Irving and the rest of his teammates.
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Brown, though, is in the prime of his career and no doubt eager to prove the Celtics wrong for trading him after a decade in Boston.
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Up in arms about the way the government has been controlling the food supply, the common folk are eager to test their newfound democratic power.
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In the outdoor category, we’re thrilled to have found the Signature Design by Ashley Clare View Outdoor Patio Sofa so steeply discounted.
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The Courant has reported some colonists were not exactly thrilled by the notion of severing ties with England and that true believers in independence probably initially were in the minority, as with all revolutions.
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In 1981, President Reagan signed an executive order creating the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and encouraged more federal funding for HBCUs.
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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information that could help the investigation are encouraged to contact HSCO.
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Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
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The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
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But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s help The Tartan Army took over Miami Scottish fans are enthusiastic, rambunctious, loud and — more than anything — organized.
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The president highlighted the military operation in Iran that has proven deeply unpopular, and an immigration agenda that has provoked intense backlash.
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Concentrated wealth has always converted into influence, and the republic absorbed it and built the antitrust law and disclosure rules that outlasted the men who provoked them.
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Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
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Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.
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