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as in wooed
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of invited
Organizers invited participants to reflect on belonging, ancestry, hospitality, culture and identity while presenting some of their strongest work.
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J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Anthropic was also deeply involved in helping draft the latest executive order, sources familiar with the situation told CNN, and its executives had been invited to the White House for a signing ceremony that was ultimately canceled at the last minute.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Swift's friend Gracie Abrams, who may be invited, is in a serious relationship with actor Paul Mescal, as a June Vogue piece and other accounts have made clear.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Wanting the players to feel welcome, members of the Haitian community were invited to greet the team at the airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The contract invited bettors to place wagers on whether Osasuna would be relegated from LaLiga in the 2025-2026 season.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Guests are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
On social media, Owens said the attention to her visit was so great that she was invited to see Putin speak at the forum Friday.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The students were also invited to a special luncheon and graduation ceremony, Conant said.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
J.m. Banks
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Anthropic was also deeply involved in helping draft the latest executive order, sources familiar with the situation told CNN, and its executives had been invited to the White House for a signing ceremony that was ultimately canceled at the last minute.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Swift's friend Gracie Abrams, who may be invited, is in a serious relationship with actor Paul Mescal, as a June Vogue piece and other accounts have made clear.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Wanting the players to feel welcome, members of the Haitian community were invited to greet the team at the airport.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The contract invited bettors to place wagers on whether Osasuna would be relegated from LaLiga in the 2025-2026 season.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Guests are invited to bring their own chairs and blankets.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
On social media, Owens said the attention to her visit was so great that she was invited to see Putin speak at the forum Friday.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 6 June 2026
The students were also invited to a special luncheon and graduation ceremony, Conant said.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invited
Verb
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Brunson was in tears after the game, barely able to speak when asked by ESPN what the moment meant.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital has asked the Spurs, NBA and ESPN for comment, and none have offered an explanation.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice who leads the race with ballots still being counted, wooed voters with shoe leather and social media savvy, promising to use the office to fight for wage workers and tenants.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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This is, after all, the island that has wooed Roman emperors, including Tiberius, who allegedly carried out all sorts of debauchery at his hilltop Villa Jovis, which remains one of the Capri’s top attractions.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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While most fans and pundits view Brazil as the clear favorite in Friday’s game against Haiti, the team’s coach and one of its star players sought to temper those expectations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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“Invited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invited. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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