as in created
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 invoked
There are exceptions, such as when the National Guard operates under state authority or when the Insurrection Act is invoked, allowing the president to deploy troops during major unrest or emergencies.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
These can all be invoked without stopping recording.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive captain Bud Clark invoked Hudson's name during an Instagram Live from the Horned Frogs’ locker room after the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The apparent contradiction between functioning hierarchy and theoretical equality is often invoked in the novel’s pages, without generating much tension.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
But that confession was prompted by a police detective after Avalos had already invoked his right to an attorney, the appellate ruling found.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The act had been invoked three times over the past two centuries – during the War of 1812, and during the two world wars.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
But at the same time, all nine justices agreed that Venezuelan nationals facing deportation under the Act have a right to contest in a federal court whether the law, traditionally invoked during wartime, applies to them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
That law was last invoked in 1992, during the Los Angeles riots.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
These can all be invoked without stopping recording.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Defensive captain Bud Clark invoked Hudson's name during an Instagram Live from the Horned Frogs’ locker room after the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The apparent contradiction between functioning hierarchy and theoretical equality is often invoked in the novel’s pages, without generating much tension.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
But that confession was prompted by a police detective after Avalos had already invoked his right to an attorney, the appellate ruling found.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
The act had been invoked three times over the past two centuries – during the War of 1812, and during the two world wars.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
But at the same time, all nine justices agreed that Venezuelan nationals facing deportation under the Act have a right to contest in a federal court whether the law, traditionally invoked during wartime, applies to them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
That law was last invoked in 1992, during the Los Angeles riots.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoked
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The ad’s award has since been revoked and the agency that created it has issued a public apology, but Salvador isn’t done.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mike Judge has brought the series back twice, first in 2011 and again in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, 40% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 44.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the wildfire is believed to be caused by human activity, the precise action that set it off remains unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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If he had been sold for between £10m and £20m, that alone would have generated significantly more PSR headroom.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spirit of his work, which earned him a humanism in medicine scholarship in medical school, is what prompted him to call Sutton-Schulman.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her comments prompted a standing ovation from European lawmakers.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The history of trade associations in the United States is deeply connected to the evolution of American business, especially intertwined with the impact of an industrializing economy and the array of regulations those industries spawned.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Survivor’s debut in 2000 marked a turning point in reality television innovation; afterward, many copycats spawned, inspired by the complexity of the gameplay.—
Hannah Berman
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Histamines are chemicals produced by the immune system to combat allergens.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Sarah Hutter.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Invoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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