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
June 13, 2026 1 of 10 Elon Musk came under fire for stoking anti-immigrant riots this week in which capital city?
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Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Highflying names such as Nvidia and Broadcom slid as server maker Super Micro Computer tumbled 28% on a $7-billion stock sale plan, stoking fresh worries about an AI-fueled bubble.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Groups of people have been caught mysteriously sneaking in and out of manholes around Brooklyn, stoking fear in locals as an investigation remains ongoing.
—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spokeswoman Anita Bryant petitioned to put the ordinance on the ballot, stoking anti-gay sentiment that led it to be repealed in June of 1977.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
Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Highflying names such as Nvidia and Broadcom slid as server maker Super Micro Computer tumbled 28% on a $7-billion stock sale plan, stoking fresh worries about an AI-fueled bubble.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Groups of people have been caught mysteriously sneaking in and out of manholes around Brooklyn, stoking fear in locals as an investigation remains ongoing.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoking
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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Layne’s group has pushed county leaders to fund a continuous drug addiction treatment program, expanding access for those who need it both during and after incarceration.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Episode 2 continues that methodology, pairing globally influential artists with scientific inquiry, while expanding the scope of both the artistry and the research.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Here are six brain-boosting hobbies that are backed by science.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Why mood boosting perfume matters now The trend sits at the crossroads of wellness, neuroscience and beauty.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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But its plenty capable of managing or augmenting administrative work.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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With Ethan Hawke's newbie simmering against the go-for-broke finesse of Denzel Washington's very bad, no-good officer, Training Day revels in tension, with washes of blue and green augmenting scenes where Hawke is bullied into getting high.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The miscommunications have once again put the majority leader in a difficult position, raising questions about why the president seems intent on making his life more difficult.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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