stoke
verb (used with object)
to poke, stir up, and feed (a fire).
has stoked
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present perfectof stoke (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Polls suggest Ossoff will easily win his Senate race this fall, which has stoked speculation that he may run for president in 2028.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
In recent months, Ossoff’s skill on the stump has stoked speculation about his aspirations for 2028.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Investors are blaming the rout on everything from the continuing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has stoked inflation worries, to the deluge of tech-company bonds vying for debt funds’ cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Interest rates picked up this week as the gradual breakdown of the ceasefire with Iran has stoked fears of further inflation and geopolitical instability,” Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com, said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The start of the war with Iran in late February has stoked global crude prices and triggered a fresh round of inflation angst.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
