Definition of stokednext
slang

stoked

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verb

past tense of stoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stoked
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 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 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
Verb
Immigration arrests around the Inland Northwest and beyond have also stoked fears. Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026 These fears were stoked by reports that rival ChangXin Memory Technologies , also known as CXMT, is seeing strong demand for its Shanghai listing. Christina Cheddar Berk,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Fears of resurgent regime remnants are being stoked by the scant court cases against Assad-era officials and the slow work of the country’s National Commission for Transitional Justice, which awaits support and guidelines from Parliament. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 The infection, caused by a parasite, has stoked fear in Americans due to its worrying symptoms. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 14 July 2026 The assignment has stoked a variety of concerns, including that the data in Accurint may not always be up to date, and that any discrepancies identified may not necessarily indicate any wrongdoing, the sources claimed. Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Under former general manager Perry Minasian, college players would be stoked to be drafted by the Angels, who did not hesitate to promote top prospects to the major leagues after the briefest of minor-league stints. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Data center developments have stoked anger across the state in recent years as residents worry about resource consumption as well as noise and others issues related to having large-scale tech facilities near residential areas. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026 Daily tanker traffic through the critical waterway appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the series of attacks stoked concerns about the recovery of global oil supplies and shipping, and highlighted the fragility of the interim truce. Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
  • Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • McKeon was excited to explore her chemistry with executive producer Gina Wendkos, who worked on the show alongside Tom Palmer, Jonathan Axelrod, James Widdoes and Amy Sherman-Palladino.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Bike lane tickets increased to $250 after the 2022 death of 3-year-old Lily Grace Shambrook, who was killed in a traffic crash while riding on the back of her mother’s bike in Uptown.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Researchers could not attribute increased or decreased beach erosion to higher global average temperatures.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • Her voice was earnest and corporate, a mom enthusiastic about YouTube creators and new product features.
    Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So even then, one extreme was mildly favorable, the other wildly enthusiastic.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Backed by foreign suppliers, both the SAF and RSF have expanded their drone fleets, from modified commercial drones to advanced military systems.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The pilot started in a smaller downtown area the following year before it was expanded it earlier this year to span an area bounded by Irving Park Road to the north, 26th Street to the south and Ashland Avenue to the west.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Adjective
  • Once an avid Pilates goer, Beretti struggles to go up the stairs and can no longer run or jump.
    Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Aside from his prowess on the basketball court, Brunson has become known in some circles as an avid TV viewer.
    Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Skid marks showing that Medina slammed on his brakes and rapidly accelerated backward were also spotted.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • This sparked the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution and accelerated civilization’s progress on a new, global scale.
    Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • During the interview, Hudson said that Wells was eager to celebrate the holiday on the island.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • But that mandate has always been balanced with the desire for economic expansion, which is boosted by, oftentimes, cheaper labor and manufacturing costs from importing goods overseas.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Skullcandy admits that approach can result in a loss of audio quality when the bass is heavily boosted, but its new Crusher 1080 ANC are meant to address and improve that with Bose’s help.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 16 July 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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