as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems
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Recent Examples of invoking
Dimon appeared to be invoking the cockroach theory, which suggests that bad news for one company can lead to several other negative disclosures.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
White House debates invoking Insurrection Act The White House is considering invoking the Insurrection Act as officials ramp up federal law enforcement action in US cities, Vice President JD Vance said.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the 1807 statute, Vance pointed to attacks on law enforcement officers who are enforcing immigration laws.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Bondi refused to answer multiple questions, instead invoking the Noem defense.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Trump this week floated the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act if judges or leaders in blue cities continue to hold up National Guard deployments.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Then an Executive Order would need to be signed invoking the authority of the act.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of invoking the Act, the White House is using Section 12-406 of Title 10, an obscure provision of federal law, to claim authority to bring in National Guard troops, NPR's Jaclyn Diaz tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The new streets’ names not only reflected the joy of liberation but also celebrated living in dignity, equality, and without fear—names invoking hope, humanity, and freedom.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
White House debates invoking Insurrection Act The White House is considering invoking the Insurrection Act as officials ramp up federal law enforcement action in US cities, Vice President JD Vance said.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the 1807 statute, Vance pointed to attacks on law enforcement officers who are enforcing immigration laws.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Bondi refused to answer multiple questions, instead invoking the Noem defense.
—Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Trump this week floated the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act if judges or leaders in blue cities continue to hold up National Guard deployments.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Then an Executive Order would need to be signed invoking the authority of the act.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of invoking the Act, the White House is using Section 12-406 of Title 10, an obscure provision of federal law, to claim authority to bring in National Guard troops, NPR's Jaclyn Diaz tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The new streets’ names not only reflected the joy of liberation but also celebrated living in dignity, equality, and without fear—names invoking hope, humanity, and freedom.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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Bethany House, the Cincinnati area's largest family shelter, has been full since 2018, creating more than a month's long wait for some families.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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L3Harris revealed that the communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked battlespace with fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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The driver then returned to the correct lane but hit the embankment, causing the vehicle to flip on its side.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Falcons' offense has emerged as one of the toughest in the league, causing multiple turnovers a game.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Citing climate change concerns and the melting ice sheet, Greenland implemented a moratorium on oil and gas drilling in 2021—seemingly bringing all oil dreams to an end—but the government agreed that White Flame’s licenses were grandfathered and remained valid.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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When Singh’s successor decided to make the fort taller, its shadow fell on the hermit’s home, consequently bringing destruction to the complex and surrounding towns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company first began selling digital video recorders in 1999, generating major waves in the home entertainment space.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sclerotic growth, stagnant real wages, and crumbling public services are generating profound dissatisfaction.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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Viewers online flooded her Threads post with title suggestions, prompting her to compile and share a running list on Substack, updated regularly with new books and age categories.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the seconds-long clip, Thomas, 19, can be seen hopping over a barrier and approaching a large divider, prompting the elephant to move closer to him.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Of course, even without Costner, Yellowstone would ultimately become a billion-dollar asset for Paramount, spawning seven different spinoffs.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are videos flying around, with or without context; the US government is producing some, promoting others from random X accounts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rubber band helps players perform an elastic muscle contraction while jumping at the same time, producing a plyometric contraction, which helps develop the kind of muscle power that leads to the explosiveness footballers need.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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