Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of agog In a recent gathering on the margins of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Microsoft executives sat agog as women parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, and Latin America described the vicious threats that arrive in their inboxes several times every hour. Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2024 He was named the Most Valuable Player for the series, still the only time a losing player has been the finals’ M.V.P. Afterward the Celtics were agog with praise. Bruce Weber, New York Times, 12 June 2024 The resulting video captures his shock — his eyes widen and his hands grasp his chest, agog — and later ended up on the OnlyFans model’s Instagram account. Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 19 May 2024 Hangry and agog in front of my open refrigerator once again. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for agog 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agog
Adjective
  • This unexpected discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists, who are eager to explore its origins and significance.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The folks in in Philly can attest and are eager to see what Fangio has in the offing for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 7.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • If the big names in the Big Easy aren’t reason enough to get excited for Super Bowl LIX, there is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s championship bout between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Antonio Banderas was excited to watch his costar in Bosch's new Super Bowl commercial pull off some impressive wrestling moves on set.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Onlookers captured them interacting and throwing paper planes at one another, all under the watchful eye of the Tillman’s menacing Milchick.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The teen has grown up largely out of the public and under the watchful eye of Williams, 44.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Spending time going places and doing things alone can be transformative, says Jessica Gaddy, a therapist in Los Angeles and avid solo traveler.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Perhaps the clearest influence on the underlying market dynamics will be the extent to which vague but avid expectations for a lighter regulatory touch encourage investors to give stocks a longer leash until details are settled.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For the past five seasons, the 2018 first-round draft pick has breathed new life into this franchise and its enthusiastic, table-crushing fanbase.
    Becky Sullivan, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Right-leaning publications, meanwhile, suggested that the enthusiastic attention paid to Sweeney’s breasts had everything to do with the shifting political climate.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • For example, someone not willing to open up to you about certain aspects of their personal life can be interpreted as personal rejection, which may trigger defensive or anxious behaviors.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • More than a few have faced foreclosure, leaving owners anxious about the need to get tenants back in their buildings or find another use for the millions of unused square feet.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Similar to baby showers, nesting parties bring friends together to celebrate an expectant parent with community and food.
    Lia Picard, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Industry players like the H&M Foundation have shown a keen interest in partnering with such companies.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2025
  • City were keen to keep key players fresh for their midweek loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
    Holly Shand, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

Podcast

Thesaurus Entries Near agog

Cite this Entry

“Agog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on agog

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!