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
  • But the person most excited to play catch with his father, Ron, was Twins manager Derek Shelton, who wasn’t sure his arm would be capable after throwing Buxton batting practice Monday.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even still, the filmmaker is excited to let Edinburgh audiences begin probing this surprisingly affecting piece on loss and extraterrestrial life.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
  • Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (who happens to be an avid outdoorsman) has led her to believe certain things about herself, and has shaped her inner voice.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That gift was personal, not a Ballmer Group grant, as Connie is an avid NPR listener.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 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
  • Unlike many residents, some, like Hawkins, were eager to learn about the project.
    Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And while plenty of colleagues and acquaintances were all too eager to speak about those topics anonymously, almost nobody wanted their names attached.
    Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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