as in increasing
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 stoking
Groups of people have been caught mysteriously sneaking in and out of manholes around Brooklyn, stoking fear in locals as an investigation remains ongoing.
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The community continues their day-to-day errands around us, harvesting sugar cane and stoking fires for cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Then, advances in artificial intelligence sent shockwaves throughout the software industry, stoking a panic among private lenders like business development companies (BDCs) as well as traditional banks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Three bodies were found in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta in a span of less than two weeks, stoking fears of a possible serial killer in the area, according to local outlets.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Shack’s efforts were later overturned when singer and Florida citrus spokeswoman Anita Bryant petitioned to put the ordinance on the ballot, stoking anti-gay sentiment that led it to be repealed in June of 1977.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Meta’s shares went up Wednesday — but the industry-wide AI pivot is stoking angst among the public, particularly young people entering a tough job market.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Designers continue to emulate the drama and volume of fur with plastic or plant-based alternatives, stoking desire for the aesthetic, and consumers continue to flip-flop over whether or not fur is acceptable.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 18 May 2026
While Xi Jinping need not worry about voters, the Chinese leader’s legitimacy rests in part on stoking growth, prosperity and social stability.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The community continues their day-to-day errands around us, harvesting sugar cane and stoking fires for cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Then, advances in artificial intelligence sent shockwaves throughout the software industry, stoking a panic among private lenders like business development companies (BDCs) as well as traditional banks.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Three bodies were found in the resort town of Puerto Vallarta in a span of less than two weeks, stoking fears of a possible serial killer in the area, according to local outlets.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Shack’s efforts were later overturned when singer and Florida citrus spokeswoman Anita Bryant petitioned to put the ordinance on the ballot, stoking anti-gay sentiment that led it to be repealed in June of 1977.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Meta’s shares went up Wednesday — but the industry-wide AI pivot is stoking angst among the public, particularly young people entering a tough job market.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Designers continue to emulate the drama and volume of fur with plastic or plant-based alternatives, stoking desire for the aesthetic, and consumers continue to flip-flop over whether or not fur is acceptable.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 18 May 2026
While Xi Jinping need not worry about voters, the Chinese leader’s legitimacy rests in part on stoking growth, prosperity and social stability.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoking
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Educational institutions, workforce agencies, employers, libraries, and community organizations each play an important role in expanding access to these capabilities.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Rather than removing the doctor from the equation, AI is augmenting their ability to make the best decisions for the most favorable outcomes.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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So, climbing one rung higher and losing to a different team will lead to raising the Cup?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Elon Musk's mega-conglomerate SpaceX made history on Thursday, raising $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering on record.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Stoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoking. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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