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
  • Diagnoses of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and behave, have increased roughly fivefold over the past couple of decades.
    Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Confusion reigns Wright asserted that the seven-day average of oil flowing out of the Strait of Hormuz had increased to 9 million barrels per day.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The response within Meta was anything but enthusiastic, however.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ron pulls off the speech and gets an enthusiastic round of applause.
    Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The company also acquired a bank, expanded to tourism and even considered buying an airline.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Plans call for the addition of 9,000 more homes and expanded retail, including a supermarket and home improvement store, over the next two decades.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 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
  • The Pole accelerated on the stage’s fourth ascent of the Col d’Eze, but couldn’t open a gap.
    Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Inequality has accelerated at an ever-growing pace, blowing past that of any previous eras, including the Gilded Age.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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