Definition of stokednext
slang

stoked

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verb

past tense of stoke

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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
The political backlash to the shooting at Bondi can be seen as a product of fear stoked by the attack, of course, but beneath that a deeper anxiety about the transformations occurring in Australian society can be detected. Oscar Schwartz, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The kids are stoked to be out of school, sleeping in, and having fun with friends. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 29 June 2026 Public concern has been stoked in Greece by online videos posted by Greek fishing crews, showing the fish sinking their teeth into soda cans or pieces of wood. ABC News, 26 June 2026 That seems innocent enough, but that simple phrase has stoked massive controversy in Germany. Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The commission has stoked controversy throughout its existence. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Traders remained in a buoyant mood after news that the two sides had paused their conflict, which had sent energy costs soaring and stoked inflation. Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Poland stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Warsaw’s top honor, a decision that stoked tensions between Ukraine and one of the country’s staunchest supporters in its battle against Russia’s full-scale invasion. David L. Stern, Washington Post, 20 June 2026 These expectations, stoked by Netanyahu and his media allies, were always unrealistic and have predictably curdled into disillusionment. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
  • Jihyo heard Shenseea on the demo for the song and was excited to contribute her voice alongside hers.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Down the road, Zufferey is excited about using this kind of robot for a range of applications, including monitoring harmful algal blooms, fish stocks, and coastal erosion.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Adjective
  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.
    Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • The future queen, who is also an avid tennis fan, opted for a double-breasted bright blue suit and styled her hair into a chic ponytail for the event.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Trump will also encounter another former pal – Keir Starmer – who’ll shortly have more time to pursue his avid amateur soccer career after resigning as British prime minister.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • This openness also accelerated the tech industry in a less obvious way.
    David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The financial collapse in 2008 accelerated wealth inequality.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • The firms most eager to deploy physical AI (logistics, retail, construction) are often precisely the ones without that safety-governance heritage, which is where the governance gap is widest.
    Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • And there have been signs over the past month that Trump is reengaging in efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and once again eager to coordinate a deal between Zelenskyy and Putin.
    Elise Spenner, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Cyberpunk 2077’s overall earnings are boosted further, however, by its mega-expansion, Phantom Liberty, which has sold 10 million copies at (usually) a $30 price.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • This percentage has been somewhat boosted by England being on the side of the bracket that appears to be weaker.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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