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
During the Biden presidency’s first six months, many Americans received COVID-19 vaccinations, and the economy began to reemerge, stoking consumer demand as supplies lagged.
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Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite stoking the fears of cannabis advocates and industry folks, however, the policy shift didn’t impede state-level marijuana reform.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
The Anti-Social Season by Adele Buck Firefighters may be dedicated to dousing blazes, but The Anti-Social Season is all about stoking the embers between former firefighter Thea Martinelli and librarian Simon Osman.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Central bankers see the current pace of wage gains as sustainable for the economy, with little concern that the labor market is stoking inflation.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Talks of a possible cease-fire come about a month after Israel attacked Iran on its soil, stoking fears that Iran would retaliate and dramatically escalate tensions in the region.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The story follows a cutting-edge tech company whose latest AI model begins manipulating global markets and stoking international conflict.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Bialobos explained that Dior has a long history of stoking wonderment around the holidays.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Tensions in the Middle East rage on, with Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza yielding a dire humanitarian crisis while stoking global advocacy from supporters of Israel and Palestinians, many in support of a ceasefire.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 13 Nov. 2024
Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite stoking the fears of cannabis advocates and industry folks, however, the policy shift didn’t impede state-level marijuana reform.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
The Anti-Social Season by Adele Buck Firefighters may be dedicated to dousing blazes, but The Anti-Social Season is all about stoking the embers between former firefighter Thea Martinelli and librarian Simon Osman.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Central bankers see the current pace of wage gains as sustainable for the economy, with little concern that the labor market is stoking inflation.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Talks of a possible cease-fire come about a month after Israel attacked Iran on its soil, stoking fears that Iran would retaliate and dramatically escalate tensions in the region.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
The story follows a cutting-edge tech company whose latest AI model begins manipulating global markets and stoking international conflict.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Bialobos explained that Dior has a long history of stoking wonderment around the holidays.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
Tensions in the Middle East rage on, with Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza yielding a dire humanitarian crisis while stoking global advocacy from supporters of Israel and Palestinians, many in support of a ceasefire.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoking
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, by increasing employee sentiment and utilization, vacancies and vacancy times are reduced, which ultimately improves the profitability of these spaces.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bubbles create opportunities to deploy the capital necessary to fund and speed up such large-scale experimentation—which includes lots of trial and error done in parallel—thereby accelerating the rate of potentially disruptive technologies and breakthroughs.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Moore’s road band handled the parts with Danny Rader augmenting on acoustic guitar and banjo.Tom Roland, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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This nuanced understanding underscores not only the diversity of AI applications but also their potential to reshape industries by augmenting human capabilities rather than simply automating tasks.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Stoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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