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
That has been stoked in part by the media, with publications such as Texas Monthly reviewing and ranking barbecue places, creating a frenzy around the best ones. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 The online chatter about the bags themselves hasn't died down either; whether a new version of the tote has been spotted, or whether a specific location has restocked the bag, the flames are still being stoked. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
  • To see people still excited about it all these years later is crazy.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As if the matchup isn’t reason enough to be excited about Lowe’s home run prop, playing in Colorado enhances that excitement.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Russell won Saturday's sprint at Zandvoort but Antonelli still increased his standings lead to 53 points despite placing fourth.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But another group of residents has been enthusiastic about Amazon and the park, saying the city has to do something to revitalize itself.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The service The team are friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely warm, made even more memorable by their vibrant, patterned uniforms that bring extra character to the experience.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Approximately 1,000 homes were threatened, and evacuations have expanded, according to an earlier update from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
    Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have expanded such routes to export their oil via ports in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Barnes & Noble on Cobb Parkway is closing its doors after decades of serving the community's avid readers.
    Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The mats from Oh My Mahjong are a favorite among avid players thanks to their thick yet flexible neoprene construction and beautiful designs, like this one featuring herons and florals in pretty shades of blush, sage, and blue.
    Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Since that time, calls for self-sufficiency in blood products have grown louder among industry stakeholders, academics, and political advisers – and efforts to address the plasma shortfalls have accelerated.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Last summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill accelerated the end of several clean-energy tax credits, including a $7,500 credit for buying an EV.
    Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Penguin Random House, largest seller of books, and most eager to sell them best, testified in court that the sales of only 4 percent of its books effectively subsidized the rest.
    M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The race has already inflamed tensions within the Democratic Party over how to energize liberal voters eager for unapologetic, combative candidates while not alienating independents and moderates who have been key to winning in battlegrounds.
    Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Miles makes life easier for all her teammates and makes every Lynx game a can’t-miss show — an element that certainly has boosted MVP chatter around her.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Target reported a second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO attracted more customers and boosted sales both in stores and online.
    Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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