Synonyms

raring

American

[rair-ing] / ˈrɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

Informal.

very eager or anxious; enthusiastic.

raring to go.

raring British

/ ˈrɛərɪŋ /

adjective

ready; willing; enthusiastic (esp in the phrase raring to go )

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Etymology

Origin of raring

First recorded in 1905–10; rare ³ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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America’s top oil producers have expressed hesitancy about rushing back to Venezuela, but the companies that provide them with equipment and expertise are raring to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

With England six days away from taking on France in their opening Group D game at Euro 2025, Sarina Wiegman's "special player" is fit and raring to go.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

The Harris campaign ended the night raring to debate again.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Americans had fins on their cars, gas in the tanks, and money in their pockets, and were raring to hit those new interstates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

By the time he’s out of the shower, Mr. Stevens has loaded the car, and Daniel’s two sisters are raring to go.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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