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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The flurry of announcements has stoked a debate about whether there is an AI infrastructure bubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
His return to Broadway — he produced “Little Bear Ridge Road” in the fall — has stoked controversy, and Metcalf seemed rattled when asked in a New Yorker profile about her ongoing relationship with him.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The latest trailer, shared by Universal Studios, has stoked excitement and given fans a closer look at the Greek hero and his perilous and, at times, fantastical journey.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The fog of war has stoked a massive surge in the market’s so-called “fear gauge,” the Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, over the past two months, taking it to levels normally associated with extreme volatility.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Moreover, Microsoft’s $250 billion commitment from OpenAI stands at roughly 45% of the company’s remaining performance obligations, which has stoked investor fears.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
