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
President Paul Biya’s shuffle of key army positions during a two-month absence from Cameroon has stoked fresh speculation about political stability in the cocoa and oil-producing nation. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Such partnerships stoked popular anger at the governments of those countries and the United States. Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 Treasury yields already stand at elevated levels, after the Iran war stoked rising inflation and pushed up borrowing costs. Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Now in the spotlight, the case has stoked outrage and concern in China especially after a tightening of rules in the wake of another scandal – the revelation in 2018 that babies had been born from embryos gene-edited by Chinese scientist He Jiankui. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 The outbreak has stoked fear across the country, with chains like Taco Bell, Chopt, and Chipotle seeing less foot traffic than usual, per Reuters. Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 July 2026 But those assurances, which lacked detail or additional evidence of McConnell's wellbeing, only stoked further scrutiny. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 July 2026 An increase in cyclosporiasis - a parasitic illness that has gone viral for its symptoms of explosive bowel movements - has stoked fears across the country as cases continue to grow. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Immigration arrests around the Inland Northwest and beyond have also stoked fears. Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
  • One player Nakase is excited to work with is someone her team was prepared to face on Friday night – Dallas star guard Paige Bueckers.
    Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This will also be its first year since 2024, when Latino Fest returned after a five-year break to excited crowds.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder) for resurrection.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • However, international observers fear that the deal, which Iran is uncharacteristically enthusiastic about, could concede to Tehran unprecedented authority to charge for transit through the strait.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There were reports that Seagate expanded their head production facilities by 3X in Minneapolis in June, 2026.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The conflict in the Middle East has expanded over recent days, with tensions between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia ramping up.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (who happens to be an avid outdoorsman) has led her to believe certain things about herself, and has shaped her inner voice.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That gift was personal, not a Ballmer Group grant, as Connie is an avid NPR listener.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Anmuth highlighted that the company’s forex-neutral top-line growth accelerated to 20% in Q2 2026, the fastest in 20 quarters.
    , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike many residents, some, like Hawkins, were eager to learn about the project.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And while plenty of colleagues and acquaintances were all too eager to speak about those topics anonymously, almost nobody wanted their names attached.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In December 2024, the Pentagon estimated that China’s rocket force had boosted its missile supply by 50% in the preceding four years.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This positive news has boosted share prices, which had been in a slump due to a previous forecast and worries about its first electric vehicle, the Luce.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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