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
The surge in yields has been driven by concerns about inflation, which has been stoked by elevated oil prices. — Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 How thoughtful of Pasha — who is so stoked to have an athlete this season — to give his girl an entire solo section in the middle of their routine. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 There, the war stoked longtime secessionist sentiments, fronted chiefly by the Southern Transitional Council -- a bloc that until 2025 held sway in the south and was backed by the United Arab Emirates. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Chatter surrounding the ingredients, specifically the claim that it was made with 100% Belgium chocolate, not Belgian chocolate, appeared to have stoked some concern among a couple commenters. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Resurgent conflict has stoked concerns of further disruptions to global oil supplies and the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The price of oil breached the $100 threshold Wednesday, as new flare-ups in the United States’ war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026 An attack on two women outside a Lavender Heights nightclub early Monday, days after a member of the city’s LGBTQ community was assaulted, stoked new safety concerns in the midtown Sacramento neighborhood. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The festival has stoked best actor consideration for John Malkovich, whose wry turn in Wild Horse Nine has garnered abundant attention. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
  • Wall Street isn’t particularly excited about CagriSema, whose previous late-stage clinical trials disappointed investors because the drug showed weight loss efficacy below expectations.
    — Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Winters said his mission is still driven in large part by getting kids excited about playing a violin or cello.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In March, officials said the number of national security cases involving activity by hostile states including Iran increased 50% in the six months to December 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Still, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high-wind warning, wind advisory and high-surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 115 mph.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has been enthusiastic about AI advances, but his speech at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai urgently expressed the need for strong AI regulations and oversight.
    — Stephen Collins, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Since opening in 2014, Abraco Campeao, or Embrace Champions, has expanded into teaching boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai and capoeira, and providing educational talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Towed behind a vehicle and expanded on-site, the tiny cabin can also be extended with additional modules to provide more space and accommodate more people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Deutsch, an avid gardener, worked with Manscapers on the landscape design and opted for boxwoods, more evergreens and hydrangeas to frame each space of the outdoor area.
    — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Based in Malibu and described as an avid surfer and skater, Gerber had opened up about his mental health struggles and drug use in recent years.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The key difference is that an HGV is accelerated by a rocket before gliding toward its target, while an HCM uses an air-breathing engine to sustain hypersonic flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The prompt makes the room tense, eager, mutually supportive and quietly competitive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Russo brothers’ Encore is booked in around 3,000 theaters, boosted by Disney/Marvel’s new certification on 1,300 premium large-format screens, Infinity Vision, plus 390 Imax hubs.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Becerra’s wide lead is also boosted by his favorability rating — 48% of likely voters have a favorable opinion of him while 40% view him unfavorably and 11% have no opinion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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