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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As for now, she is raring for the Mexican leg of her “K de Karma Tour” that kicks off on April 25 in her hometown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

While American oil producers have expressed hesitancy about rushing back to Venezuela, the companies that provide them with equipment and expertise, such as Halliburton, are raring to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Rees-Zammit said: "Everyone's locked in on what's next. Japan will be a tough game, but everyone is raring to go and is buying in 100%. We're all ready."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

The Harris campaign ended the night raring to debate again.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Old Rowdy thought we were going possum hunting and he was raring to go.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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