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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
Trump has long invoked the term against a range of political opponents, including peaceful protesters without anarchist-leanings.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
When announcing its Ohio manufacturing expansion, Joby explicitly invoked the Wright brothers' legacy in Dayton.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said the family of Karmelo Anthony intentionally invoked racial stereotypes during the case.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The case is one of the most prominent examples of Rubio’s use of the authority, which administration officials have invoked in a handful of cases, including that of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Barnett invoked Katharine White, the New Yorker editor who, in the nineteen-thirties and forties, published more than a dozen lengthy omnibus reviews of new children’s books in this magazine.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
One person invoked the sporting rivalries of the Cold War as a reminder of soccer’s capacity to transcend conflict, yet acknowledged that the wounds of the January protests remained too raw for many in the diaspora to set aside.
—Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Along with Gioachino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti, Bellini is part of a Mount Rushmore–like triptych of nineteenth-century Italian composers invoked whenever beautiful singing—bel canto—becomes an object of faith.
—Arya Roshanian, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
On fluoridation of the water supply, Woychik invoked the problem of reproducibility in scientific studies.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 June 2026
ABC News, 16 June 2026
When announcing its Ohio manufacturing expansion, Joby explicitly invoked the Wright brothers' legacy in Dayton.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said the family of Karmelo Anthony intentionally invoked racial stereotypes during the case.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The case is one of the most prominent examples of Rubio’s use of the authority, which administration officials have invoked in a handful of cases, including that of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Barnett invoked Katharine White, the New Yorker editor who, in the nineteen-thirties and forties, published more than a dozen lengthy omnibus reviews of new children’s books in this magazine.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
One person invoked the sporting rivalries of the Cold War as a reminder of soccer’s capacity to transcend conflict, yet acknowledged that the wounds of the January protests remained too raw for many in the diaspora to set aside.
—Shirvin Zeinalzadeh, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Along with Gioachino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti, Bellini is part of a Mount Rushmore–like triptych of nineteenth-century Italian composers invoked whenever beautiful singing—bel canto—becomes an object of faith.
—Arya Roshanian, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
On fluoridation of the water supply, Woychik invoked the problem of reproducibility in scientific studies.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoked
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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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Ferocious winds spawned tornadoes that hit Downers Grove and Mount Prospect, but warning sirens in the communities remained silent.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Invoked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoked. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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