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
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
News of Big Pharma’s patent protection efforts in the face of the global pandemic and the Bush administration’s support of them sparked international outrage and stoked street protests from Philadelphia to Pretoria, even accusations of genocide.
—Katherine Eban, Quartz India, 15 July 2019
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The rally has also been stoked by a series of the president-elect's appointments, with Paul Atkins being picked to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same day that the cryptocurrency reached its benchmark number.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Its oversight often has stoked the ire of the nation's biggest banks, credit card companies and other lenders, which have sued the bureau over charges of regulatory overreach.
—Tony Romm The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
These tariff threats have stoked fears of inflation and recession should the incoming administration’s policies raise consumer prices and lead to a damaging global trade war .
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
But Israel's devastating retaliatory offensive in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon, after months of fighting with the Hezbollah militant group, have stoked anger among Emiratis, Arab nationals and others living in the UAE.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
But Israel’s devastating retaliatory offensive in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon, after months of fighting with the Hezbollah militant group, have stoked anger among Emiratis, Arab nationals and others living in the the UAE.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Andrea, who was also on the call, later told CNN the conversation stoked her fears.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
And perhaps nothing stoked more conversation than the issue of transgender girls and women competing in girls and women’s sports.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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
News of Big Pharma’s patent protection efforts in the face of the global pandemic and the Bush administration’s support of them sparked international outrage and stoked street protests from Philadelphia to Pretoria, even accusations of genocide.
—Katherine Eban, Quartz India, 15 July 2019
Verb
Asked whether the results of the fight have stoked any internal appetite for broader sports rights licensing, Sarandos said full seasons of live sports tend to have more uneven appeal than more specialized, singular attractions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The rally has also been stoked by a series of the president-elect's appointments, with Paul Atkins being picked to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same day that the cryptocurrency reached its benchmark number.
—Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Its oversight often has stoked the ire of the nation's biggest banks, credit card companies and other lenders, which have sued the bureau over charges of regulatory overreach.
—Tony Romm The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 1 Dec. 2024
These tariff threats have stoked fears of inflation and recession should the incoming administration’s policies raise consumer prices and lead to a damaging global trade war .
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
But Israel's devastating retaliatory offensive in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon, after months of fighting with the Hezbollah militant group, have stoked anger among Emiratis, Arab nationals and others living in the UAE.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
But Israel’s devastating retaliatory offensive in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon, after months of fighting with the Hezbollah militant group, have stoked anger among Emiratis, Arab nationals and others living in the the UAE.
—Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Andrea, who was also on the call, later told CNN the conversation stoked her fears.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
And perhaps nothing stoked more conversation than the issue of transgender girls and women competing in girls and women’s sports.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoked
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Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Looking for more projector options for the Netflix binger or avid gamer on your list?Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter An avid thrifter struck fashion gold during a lunchtime visit to a thrift store, spending 10 euros ($10) on a mohair sweater that turned out to be worth hundreds.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have been increasingly eager to improve relations with the United States through the pro-Israel and Jewish communities.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its timing was likely accelerated by the recent events at CAA.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While most of the 860-plus comments were congratulatory, many were predictably less enthusiastic.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nobody has been more enthusiastic than Bella Hadid.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Farmers are anxious about the loss of farmland, and the Manx National Farmers’ Union has opposed plans elsewhere to convert agricultural land to rainforest.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This promise has left people in the area anxious about the deep impact new workplace raids could have on the community's psyche and the economy.Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Stoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoked. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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