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 On the left, billionaires are regularly invoked as oligarchic overlords whose wealth and influence have helped erode the foundations of democracy. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The Sox even invoked images of Little League players enjoying some postgame ice cream with their buddies at the local Dairy Queen. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 Castillo invoked his right to an attorney rather than speak to agents. — David Goodhue october 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 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 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 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
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
  • Court documents reviewed by Fortune say Alfozan prompted the chatbot on how to create custom MAC addresses, iPhone hotspot profiles, complete live listening sessions and even build a second and third recording device.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s announcement during his second trip to Ohio in two weeks was prompted by an August presidential memorandum directing administration officials to identify a suitable location for the component repair center within 90 days.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • Taking grievances to the streets is hardly unusual in the country that spawned the French Revolution of 1789.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Created by Carter, The X-Files originally ran from 1993-2002 on Fox and spawned two feature films.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • The blast produced enough energy to flatten a significant stretch of the Siberian wilderness, marking an event that still serves as a cautionary tale — and a major point of reference — for modern planetary defense efforts.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This stands in sharp contrast to their roles in the 1991 Gulf War coalition, the post-2014 campaign against ISIS, the maritime coalition against the Houthis in the Red Sea in 2023–24, and the diplomacy that produced the 2015 nuclear deal.
    — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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