as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
we're pretty stoked about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
hopefully, offering stock options will stoke workers' commitment to the company
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Recent Examples of stoked
Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The guys in Blink-182 are clearly feeling pretty stoked about this whole reunion situation, bringing Tuesday’s concert to a touching finish with the title track to that new album, a song that references the cancer scare that brought them back together.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
When the breakout actor won, Randolph was super stoked and was spotted giving a high-five to a tablemate as Sessa walked to the stage in his Saint Laurent look.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
Quickly following the reunion announcement last October with a new single stoked initial hype, and the band carried the momentum through album release day by touring across the world — including at a whole bunch of major festivals — and made sure everyone knew that a project was on the way.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
They’re most stoked, however, to play the Gilman in October, where Greene first saw Moss flying through the pit.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
Tens of thousands of rockers came out Saturday for the third straight day of Louder Than Life, where band after band turned out massive, chest-rattling sets for stoked crowds that afternoon.
—Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2021
George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police in May, and the protests and riots that followed, further stoked fears of social unrest and violence, intensifying the run on guns and ammunition for self-defense.
—Star Tribune, 7 Sep. 2020
Love u cast and crew forever so stoked to be invited back.
—Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2019
Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The conflict has disrupted global supply chains and stoked fears of a new inflation crisis, while more than a dozen countries have been sucked into the fray.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
McCarthy tapped into, and then stoked, a national concern that at times verged on paranoia about the Soviet threat.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
After storms and flooding across Spain, Poland and the United States in late 2024, Moscow worked to claim that support for Ukraine had left countries vulnerable, stoked grievances in NATO countries and discredited Western democracies.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The dollar surged as the war in the Middle East panicked investors and stoked US inflation fears.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Banks get beat up Financial names were pressured this week after a viral research report last Sunday stoked concerns about AI’s impact on the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Last May, after a student exhibition with pro-Palestinian sentiments stoked furor among some state Republican legislators, the University of North Texas adopted a new policy to safeguard on-campus artistic expression.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Yeah, very privileged to be a part of it all, very stoked and really grateful that our fan base continues to evolve and has embraced this new chapter with so much passion.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The guys in Blink-182 are clearly feeling pretty stoked about this whole reunion situation, bringing Tuesday’s concert to a touching finish with the title track to that new album, a song that references the cancer scare that brought them back together.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
When the breakout actor won, Randolph was super stoked and was spotted giving a high-five to a tablemate as Sessa walked to the stage in his Saint Laurent look.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
Quickly following the reunion announcement last October with a new single stoked initial hype, and the band carried the momentum through album release day by touring across the world — including at a whole bunch of major festivals — and made sure everyone knew that a project was on the way.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
They’re most stoked, however, to play the Gilman in October, where Greene first saw Moss flying through the pit.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
Tens of thousands of rockers came out Saturday for the third straight day of Louder Than Life, where band after band turned out massive, chest-rattling sets for stoked crowds that afternoon.
—Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2021
George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police in May, and the protests and riots that followed, further stoked fears of social unrest and violence, intensifying the run on guns and ammunition for self-defense.
—Star Tribune, 7 Sep. 2020
Love u cast and crew forever so stoked to be invited back.
—Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2019
Verb
Several small fires that have broken out on site have also stoked concerns — though no damage has been reported to neighboring properties.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The conflict has disrupted global supply chains and stoked fears of a new inflation crisis, while more than a dozen countries have been sucked into the fray.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
McCarthy tapped into, and then stoked, a national concern that at times verged on paranoia about the Soviet threat.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
After storms and flooding across Spain, Poland and the United States in late 2024, Moscow worked to claim that support for Ukraine had left countries vulnerable, stoked grievances in NATO countries and discredited Western democracies.
—Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The dollar surged as the war in the Middle East panicked investors and stoked US inflation fears.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Banks get beat up Financial names were pressured this week after a viral research report last Sunday stoked concerns about AI’s impact on the economy.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Last May, after a student exhibition with pro-Palestinian sentiments stoked furor among some state Republican legislators, the University of North Texas adopted a new policy to safeguard on-campus artistic expression.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
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That’ll make everybody excited to compete against them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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As curator, my goal is to create exhibitions for our artists that provide them with the freedom to experiment and get excited about new ideas, and expand the idea of what art is and can be for our patrons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The line between enthusiastic support and invasive behavior can be thin, and Liu’s account suggests it got crossed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While China’s economy expanded by 5% last year, the country has entered a fourth year of deflation amid real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enameled Cast Iron Enameled cast iron is built to last—just ask anyone who's an avid collector of vintage Le Creuset pieces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Guadagnino is an avid collector of furniture, chandeliers, paintings, and glassware, including works by Italian industrial designer Gio Ponti and the prolific architect Piero Portaluppi.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There were a handful of reasons, each accelerated by Micron, but not totally dependent on it, Starr said.—
Mark Dee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the problem has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of the labor market.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Middle East has a strong contingent of foreign workers, many from Asia – and many of them were just as eager to leave the region as short-term visitors.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now the nominees and other attendees work with armies of stylists who connect them to high profile designers that are eager to have their work seen on as big of a stage as the Oscars red carpet.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the results, Stifel analyst Brian Chin reiterated a buy rating on Micron stock and boosted his price target to $550 from $360.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bell appears to have boosted his draft stock considerably at Indianapolis.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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