as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
we're pretty stoked about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars
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as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
hopefully, offering stock options will stoke workers' commitment to the company
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Recent Examples of stoked
Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The guys in Blink-182 are clearly feeling pretty stoked about this whole reunion situation, bringing Tuesday’s concert to a touching finish with the title track to that new album, a song that references the cancer scare that brought them back together.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
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
Quickly following the reunion announcement last October with a new single stoked initial hype, and the band carried the momentum through album release day by touring across the world — including at a whole bunch of major festivals — and made sure everyone knew that a project was on the way.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
They’re most stoked, however, to play the Gilman in October, where Greene first saw Moss flying through the pit.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
Tens of thousands of rockers came out Saturday for the third straight day of Louder Than Life, where band after band turned out massive, chest-rattling sets for stoked crowds that afternoon.
—Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2021
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
Love u cast and crew forever so stoked to be invited back.
—Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2019
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Brock explained this backstory to his newfound group of friends on graduation day, and they were stoked for the former offensive lineman.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Accusations Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views have amplified interest in the case, which in turn has stoked the long-running dispute over cameras inside major trials.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Accusations Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views have amplified interest in the case, which in turn has stoked the long-running dispute over cameras inside major trials.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
That rhetoric has stoked fears that having been stripped of the right to vote, questions over one’s Indian citizenship may come next.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
That uncertainty about what really happened — fueled, my family member said, by seeing numerous viral posts on X — was clearly shared and stoked by many people in the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Target dancing videos have stoked plenty of derision in particular.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In northern Israel, fear and anger The ceasefire with Lebanon has stoked deep disappointment in Israeli towns near the border that have endured a month and a half of missile fire from Hezbollah.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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
The guys in Blink-182 are clearly feeling pretty stoked about this whole reunion situation, bringing Tuesday’s concert to a touching finish with the title track to that new album, a song that references the cancer scare that brought them back together.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 July 2024
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
Quickly following the reunion announcement last October with a new single stoked initial hype, and the band carried the momentum through album release day by touring across the world — including at a whole bunch of major festivals — and made sure everyone knew that a project was on the way.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
They’re most stoked, however, to play the Gilman in October, where Greene first saw Moss flying through the pit.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2023
Tens of thousands of rockers came out Saturday for the third straight day of Louder Than Life, where band after band turned out massive, chest-rattling sets for stoked crowds that afternoon.
—Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 26 Sep. 2021
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
Love u cast and crew forever so stoked to be invited back.
—Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, 27 Oct. 2019
Verb
Psalm and his siblings wore matching striped pajamas, and Psalm seemed totally stoked about it.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Brock explained this backstory to his newfound group of friends on graduation day, and they were stoked for the former offensive lineman.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Accusations Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views have amplified interest in the case, which in turn has stoked the long-running dispute over cameras inside major trials.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Accusations Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views have amplified interest in the case, which in turn has stoked the long-running dispute over cameras inside major trials.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
That rhetoric has stoked fears that having been stripped of the right to vote, questions over one’s Indian citizenship may come next.
—Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
That uncertainty about what really happened — fueled, my family member said, by seeing numerous viral posts on X — was clearly shared and stoked by many people in the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Target dancing videos have stoked plenty of derision in particular.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
In northern Israel, fear and anger The ceasefire with Lebanon has stoked deep disappointment in Israeli towns near the border that have endured a month and a half of missile fire from Hezbollah.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
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The Blaszczyk, Cornelius and Salinas families were among approximately 10,000 people who saw Xonita Saturday and Sunday at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, excited to get a look, take pictures, and, in some cases, buy their own smaller versions of the bear.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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On Saturday at rookie minicamp, Mauigoa was asked about a video of Giants offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren getting excited when the team picked the Hurricanes standout.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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California alone spent $24 billion in 5 years fighting homelessness, yet the number of homeless increased.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Greek food has always been on the menu at Skippers, but the demand for it has increased over time.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Verdier says the increasing regulation in the car industry and the push to move away from fossil fuels are part of the reason why Ferrari is so enthusiastic about this project.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Skaters ages 6-11 showed off their nose grinds, kickflips and wall rides to an enthusiastic early crowd.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Efforts have picked up in recent years to limit ownership, including in Utah, where its Republican governor, Spencer Cox, signed a bill into law that expanded previous foreign restrictions.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Brazil’s criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital have expanded aggressively across the Amazon over the past decade and now dominate key trafficking corridors linking coca-growing regions in Colombia and Peru to Atlantic ports used to ship cocaine to Europe.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Great big swaths of the audience are singing every song, every lyric, with maximum commitment and a kind of avid purity, one that extends to impassioned hand gestures and — of course — an ongoing cascade of tears.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The intense recruitment drive has accelerated since January, reflecting the increasingly crucial role of drone warfare in the conflict, now into its fifth year.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Plans for how the offense, defense and special teams were going to look needed to be accelerated.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Why the Sedins would be eager to take on this challenge, this greater level of responsibility and legacy-threatening scrutiny that will come attached to it, at this low point in franchise history, is beyond me.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The period setting demands a degree of authenticity that Dhont was eager to execute.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The war has boosted the price of oil and many other materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The weak yen has boosted the competitiveness of exporters such as Toyota by making its products cheaper for foreign buyers and increasing the value of overseas profits when converted back into the currency.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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