as in watchful
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
at the sound of the sleigh bells the children were all agape, waiting for Santa to appear
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Lindor, keeping a watchful eye on the play, re-applied the tag, and this time Ohtani was called out.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Her energy was calm, welcoming, and watchful, taking everything in.Reshma B, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2024
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For those intrigued by this celestial event and eager to learn about more upcoming astronomical occurrences, check out our astronomical calendar.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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The project is hosted by Zooniverse, a platform that connects researchers with volunteers who are eager to help.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The expectant mom of two accessorized with a nude purse and a navy baseball cap, wearing her hair in a braid down her back.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Be prepared for a wait, but use that time to tailgate with other expectant diners in the parking lot.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
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For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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The performer, Moon Ok-gyeong, played by Jung Eun-chae, is followed by enthusiastic female fans who cry and swoon at her romantic performances.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, the universe is not punishing you with this anticipatory period.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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His jab-like bars mesh perfectly with the anticipatory Cobain beat.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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King Charles is known for his decades-long routine of healthy eating and plenty of exercise, but UK media is agog with the monarch making a major change in his 76th year.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
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The world may have been agog at that near-miss, replaying every wrinkle in the story, but the R.N.C. is not the world.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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“Agape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agape. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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