as in to create
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 invoke
In 2018, Rhode Island became the first state to invoke its laws in a climate lawsuit targeting Chevron, Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Citgo and Marathon Oil.
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Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Just last March, leaders of both PBS and NPR were brought before Congress for an ugly hearing in which everyone from Elmo to Elon Musk were invoked.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
The Supreme Court has already said that any Venezuelans the White House wants to expel under Mr. Trump’s proclamation invoking the act must be given a chance to challenge their removal.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Trump had invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for the first time outside of a war against another country to hasten the deportation of members of the gangs Tren de Aragua and MS-13.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Just last March, leaders of both PBS and NPR were brought before Congress for an ugly hearing in which everyone from Elmo to Elon Musk were invoked.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
The Supreme Court has already said that any Venezuelans the White House wants to expel under Mr. Trump’s proclamation invoking the act must be given a chance to challenge their removal.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Trump had invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for the first time outside of a war against another country to hasten the deportation of members of the gangs Tren de Aragua and MS-13.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoke
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Notably, footwear within the collection sees Chavarria’s take on the archival adidas Jabbar sneaker which was originally created for Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the beloved player set the standard for many players in the NBA currently.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The breakdown was caused by failures in the copper wiring that transmits information from Long Island to Philadelphia, a source told CNN.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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This is a great way to overwinter your favorite herbs if your pots are too big to bring indoors.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Rhodes' potential involvement, even in a non-wrestling capacity, would undoubtedly generate significant buzz and could kickstart his next major storyline.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Coincidentally, Robertson was the fighter who defeated her and prompted an in-Octagon retirement.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The attack prompted the airport to briefly suspend flights.—
Tamar Michaelis,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Additionally, if there are any steps that are confusing, now is the time to do the research or watch a video.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Decades of neoliberalism have produced communities in despair, disconnected from prosperity and too often ignored by our most powerful institutions.—
Lynn Forester de Rothschild,
Time,
11 May 2025
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The Lome, Togo native produced 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game over his lone season as a starter for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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“Invoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoke. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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