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as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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as in invitations
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.
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Recent Examples of invites
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
About 210 miles northwest of Des Moines, this classic summer escape invites families to fish off docks and boat across West Okoboji or Big Spirit Lake.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
If Charles invites the family to Sandringham, it is believed that could come with protection.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
Celebrities, sports stars, fashion figures and other prominent pop culture names of today are among the prestigious bunch who receive invites.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Jeannette Caruth learned Spanish solely through conversation and invites you to become more familiar with the language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The Derby then typically invites the 20 top finishers, including two or three foreign competitors, plus a few alternates who stand by in case of scratches.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
At a time when confidence in elections is already fragile, Los Angeles should not create a system that invites accusations of error or abuse.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Agnes invites her over after school.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Arthur Miller’s masterpiece is one of those Mount Everests for American stage directors — a legacy-building challenge that invites comparisons with the all-time greats.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
About 210 miles northwest of Des Moines, this classic summer escape invites families to fish off docks and boat across West Okoboji or Big Spirit Lake.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
If Charles invites the family to Sandringham, it is believed that could come with protection.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 May 2026
Celebrities, sports stars, fashion figures and other prominent pop culture names of today are among the prestigious bunch who receive invites.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Jeannette Caruth learned Spanish solely through conversation and invites you to become more familiar with the language.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The Derby then typically invites the 20 top finishers, including two or three foreign competitors, plus a few alternates who stand by in case of scratches.
—Peter Keating, New York Times, 1 May 2026
At a time when confidence in elections is already fragile, Los Angeles should not create a system that invites accusations of error or abuse.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Noun
With spring in full bloom, your calendar may start to fill up with invites to parties and church socials, sporting events, and even vacation time away.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Thirteen individuals emerged with invites to Sunday’s Under Armour camp, six of which are from the Orlando area.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
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Bias asks whether the system perpetuates, amplifies, or introduces systematic disadvantage, including through feedback loops where biased outputs reinforce biased inputs.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Finishing School is a column in which Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen, asks the eternal questions—Are you supposed to take the toothpick out of the sandwich or eat around it?—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Verb
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Curated from over 1,600 submissions and invitations, Frameline50 is the largest film festival in California, with over 130 films screening in theaters across the San Francisco Bay Area from June 17–27, 2026.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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But your daughter is right that people do regard such invitations as bills.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Invites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invites. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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