as in creates
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 invokes
Each item has a story that invokes a warm memory.
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
His remarks come as Poland invokes Article 4 to initiate consultations among NATO allies, following what officials have called the most serious airspace breach since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Film Workers for Palestine published the pledge — which invokes the work of Filmmakers United Against Apartheid, the 1980s initiative co-founded by Jonathan Demme and Martin Scorsese in response to apartheid in South Africa — in a September 8 open letter with more than 1,000 initial signatories.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
His race engineer invokes Hungary from last year, which was a disaster of its own, but the drivers were also not in a fight for the WDC.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter phrase invokes a popular motto that serves as a rallying cry to protect trans women.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Volkswagen’s power-on-demand philosophy invokes memories of BMW’s monthly subscription fee for heated seats, which the automaker discontinued due to consumer backlash.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
While the name invokes safe havens for fish, whales and other sea life, these areas can be hard to monitor.
—Jennifer Raynor, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
His remarks come as Poland invokes Article 4 to initiate consultations among NATO allies, following what officials have called the most serious airspace breach since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Film Workers for Palestine published the pledge — which invokes the work of Filmmakers United Against Apartheid, the 1980s initiative co-founded by Jonathan Demme and Martin Scorsese in response to apartheid in South Africa — in a September 8 open letter with more than 1,000 initial signatories.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
His race engineer invokes Hungary from last year, which was a disaster of its own, but the drivers were also not in a fight for the WDC.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The latter phrase invokes a popular motto that serves as a rallying cry to protect trans women.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Volkswagen’s power-on-demand philosophy invokes memories of BMW’s monthly subscription fee for heated seats, which the automaker discontinued due to consumer backlash.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
While the name invokes safe havens for fish, whales and other sea life, these areas can be hard to monitor.
—Jennifer Raynor, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invokes
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Rolling or folding one end of the towel creates a slight angle for the brushes to dry on.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Limestone parent material generally generates alkaline (high pH) soils whereas granites generate more acidic soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The engine — Subaru’s signature smooth, horizontally opposed four-cylinder — generates 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While manufacturing provides more than 470,000 jobs and brings more than $66 billion into Wisconsin's economy, the sector continues to decline in the state despite growth nationally.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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What causes hair thinning in menopause?—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Olive oil may benefit people with inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mistake tortures them, which prompts the couple to try and solve the mystery by producing a fake play in an attempt to get their ex-neighbor Mary (Chloe Cherry) to audition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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This prompts the straw to start decomposing, ensuring the bales won’t overheat and burn your plants later.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Falchuk executive produces the Netflix series alongside Mikkel Bondesen, David Goldberg and showrunner David Friedman.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Invokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invokes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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