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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
But the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have also stoked fear that people who record or otherwise monitor federal immigration operations risk arrest.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
As the speculation linking him with Arsenal, Juventus and Chelsea has grown since deadline day, and as his agent has stoked that further with some suspect remarks, his performances have only dipped further.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This conduct stoked public outrage, triggered backlash from local officials and prompted judges to intervene.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Adam told his fellow Panarchists about our bind, and they were stoked to host one of the world’s wildest bands.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Western is sort of stoked with a forge full of cliches.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
But the controversy surrounding the event with halftime performer Bad Bunny likely stoked additional interest.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
With consumers driving more than two-thirds of all economic activity, and with most of the spending coming from higher-income consumers, keeping that sentiment stoked is crucial.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 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
The prospect of conflict in Iran has stoked nerves about potential disruptions to the global oil supply and a corresponding surge in oil prices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
But the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have also stoked fear that people who record or otherwise monitor federal immigration operations risk arrest.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
As the speculation linking him with Arsenal, Juventus and Chelsea has grown since deadline day, and as his agent has stoked that further with some suspect remarks, his performances have only dipped further.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
This conduct stoked public outrage, triggered backlash from local officials and prompted judges to intervene.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Adam told his fellow Panarchists about our bind, and they were stoked to host one of the world’s wildest bands.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The Western is sort of stoked with a forge full of cliches.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
But the controversy surrounding the event with halftime performer Bad Bunny likely stoked additional interest.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
With consumers driving more than two-thirds of all economic activity, and with most of the spending coming from higher-income consumers, keeping that sentiment stoked is crucial.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
Adjective
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Looking ahead, Matt and Hannah are excited to see where the wind will take them and their business.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta was excited for Hammond on Thursday despite the Bears not choosing Portage’s Halas Harbor stadium proposal announced last week.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there will be increased Tactical Marine Unit and Aircraft Operations Division operations along the border to detect and apprehend criminals, according to the governor’s office.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The number of serious attacks increased from 54 in 2023 to 83 in 2024 and 128 in 2025.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pact, part of a realignment of MLB’s sports-rights relationships gives ESPN purview over thousands of games that are made available to fans outside a specific home team’s market — widely seen as some of the most passionate and enthusiastic among followers of the national pastime.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the Fed’s minutes are being interpreted by many this morning as being relatively hawkish—meaning that the Federal Open Market Committee is less enthusiastic about cutting interest rates further.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Initially created to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, the board has since expanded to address conflicts worldwide.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, the firm expanded into furniture with Mario Bellini’s revolutionary Bellini chair, which was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro design award in 2001.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to his prowess as a musician, Colón was also an avid sociopolitical activist, lending his voice to endorse New York politicians and on the stages of Latino neighborhoods.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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An avid field recordist, Kamaru has spoken of running his documentations of his surroundings—buses and bustling markets in Nairobi, sirens and birdsong in Berlin—through various types of digital processing, stretching and mulching and interweaving them with synths until the humdrum becomes musical.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As officers approached, police said the driver accelerated and fled on city streets, leading to a pursuit in which the driver failed to stop at stop signs, drove the wrong way and passed vehicles on the shoulder.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The partners sold more than 7 million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI frames in 2025 — a pace that accelerated with new models introduced in the second half.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And eager to show his stuff to Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Martha Stewart hosted a luncheon at Joe’s Stone Crab, Italian celebrity butcher Dario Cecchini tossed slabs of beef into an eager dinner crowd, and Ray reprised her Burger Bash, where everything from Kool-Aid pickles to foie gras adorned smashed wagyu patties on potato buns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The engineers union has a reputation for wins at the bargaining table, including gaining seniority perks that boosted pay for longtime employees.—
Yue Stella Yu
Feb. 22,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Back for two games after missing a month with a rib injury, Herro has transitioned into a reserve role that has boosted Erik Spoelstra’s bench without compromising the rotation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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