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as in invites
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in incentives
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitations
Following mysterious invitations, 10 strangers arrive on an isolated island and promptly begin to die, one by one, as the remaining group members try to outrun their own clearly impending deaths by figuring out a nursery-rhyme riddle.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
He’s already been invited to their next home game by somebody from Doncic’s camp, and future invitations are sure to follow.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Considering how often people ignore actual invitations, Miss Manners is reluctant to condone any non-responsiveness.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Eventually, Librandi was invited to meet with the United Nations World Food Program, the lead agency for supplying food in Haiti, and then meeting invitations kept coming.
—Elizabeth Germino, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mid-majors received only four at-large invitations, equaling the record low since the tournament expanded to 68 teams in 2011.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Early access invitations will begin rolling out to select users beginning in Q2.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
He’s already been invited to their next home game by somebody from Doncic’s camp, and future invitations are sure to follow.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Considering how often people ignore actual invitations, Miss Manners is reluctant to condone any non-responsiveness.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Eventually, Librandi was invited to meet with the United Nations World Food Program, the lead agency for supplying food in Haiti, and then meeting invitations kept coming.
—Elizabeth Germino, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Mid-majors received only four at-large invitations, equaling the record low since the tournament expanded to 68 teams in 2011.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Early access invitations will begin rolling out to select users beginning in Q2.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitations
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On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are providing about $375,000 in local tax incentives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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State law restricts the city’s ability to offer certain housing incentives and prohibits rent control.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Invitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitations. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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