evoked

past tense of evoke

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evoked The latest news in the Erving case evoked fresh memories of another 18-year-old Black man, Nolan Wells, who died while on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi. Holly Yan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 But while her Nicholas Oakwell Couture gilded gown certainly evoked the power of the film’s character, Nyong’o’s clutch also paid homage to the Christopher Nolan adaptation. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 This would have evoked annoying memories of the 0-0 draw against Morocco in 2022 and 1-1 draw with Russia in 2018 for Spain. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The Odyssey cast is stacked with heavy hitters, but only one actor evoked the type of reaction that Christopher Nolan hadn’t seen since Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 That panel did adopt a nonpartisan elections/open primaries proposal and sent it to the City Clerk on May 27, which was the same day that Mayor Mamdani evoked a new state law meant to neuter the Adams/Mastro panel. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 July 2026 Johannessen evoked concerns about keeping both residents and visitors protected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Almost every other Superman movie has evoked Kryptonite at some point, typically during the climax when the hero needs to be at his lowest and weakest. James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evoked
Verb
  • The testimony elicited visible emotion from Celeste’s family — her mother wiped away tears — who remained in court throughout the testimony.
    Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The Saudi deal elicited surprise and immediate concern across Washington, where lawmakers are expected to have a vote on the matter, as well as in Israel, a nuclear power that has long feared an atomic arms race could grip the region.
    Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • The Larchmont restaurant is named for Rosenthal’s parents and has earned raves — and inspired long lines — for its comfort food and warm atmosphere.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026

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“Evoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evoked. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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