invoked

verb

past tense of invoke
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 Tech was invoked nine times in Ellison and Kreiz’s press release about the new company’s leadership team, which includes veterans of Google, Facebook and Scale AI. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 As dawn breaks on Vijayadashami, the final rituals for the goddess Durga are performed and prayers are invoked. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 One wounded witness was jailed after failing to appear in court, while another initially invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination before a judge granted him immunity and ordered him to testify. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Armour invoked the murder of Emmett Till while connecting the controversy to America’s history of White women portraying Black people as threats. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 When Meyer was asked by SEC staff about the $10,000 transfer from the fund account, Meyer invoked his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, the SEC said. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Though world leaders have repeatedly invoked the plight of Palestinians in speeches throughout the week, Abbas urged the international community to take more tangible action against Israel. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 In that architecture, deterministic logic handles the repeatable decisions, while the model is invoked only where judgment or interpretation adds value. — Giles Whiting, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Sovereignty, once invoked to debate development, economic dependence and Brazil’s place in the international order, has become an immediate question of de facto political authority. — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoked
  1. created
  2. brought
  3. caused
  4. generated
  5. prompted
  6. spawned
  7. produced
  8. did
Verb
  • Once that was created, the company answered the demand of its customers for a physical location.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The entry is paired with a suite of portraits of a number of Black men and women wearing MooreWraps, versatile multi-wear garments created by Moore’s sister with proceeds donated to victims of domestic violence and incarceration.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of created
Verb
  • But over the course of the past decade, an influx of entrepreneurs plus a comprehensive plan led by the city and REV Birmingham, a nonprofit focused on revitalization and economic development, has brought the center back to life.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Post-production brought three-hour Zoom calls over cuts and music cues.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • The attack caused a fire at the company's data center in Sasovo, Ryazan, in western Russia, and affected part of its infrastructure, Yandex said in a statement to CNBC.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The high-stick caused Marchand to twist around and collide with the right post before his left leg bent back in an awkward way.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of caused
Verb
  • Lee presented a teaser of upcoming series Rendering Love, produced by MBC C&I and Barunson E&A, which combines live-action scenes filmed the traditional way with AI generated characters to tell the story of a virtual K-pop group.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Wildcats briefly generated momentum when defensive back Kenneth Anderson intercepted a Southwest pass at the Dunbar 31-yard line, but the Raiders quickly regained control.
    — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • The finding prompted auditors to recommend the Legislature clarify remote work policies in state law.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The reversal of fortune prompted network executives to grouse that the Emmys had become a three-hour commercial for streaming services.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • Gen Z Wants to Go Ghost, Not Girlboss That said, the characters do have to be worth clipping, and love him or hate him, Ryan Murphy has always had a knack for creating fictional people who feel bigger than whatever nonsensical story spawned them.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Luhring Augustine moved into the 3,500-square-foot space in September 2020, as galleries flooded the neighborhood, lured by the low rents spawned by the Covid-19 crisis.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • But Russell argued that state lawsuits can address damage in Colorado, regardless of where the fossil fuels are produced.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Royal Caribbean heralds this ship for setting a new standard across the cruise industry for its water and waste management programs—93% of fresh water is produced on board via reverse osmosis, crew members sort trash for recycling, and so on.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of produced
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did

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“Invoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoked. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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