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
Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might.
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Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In a historic moment for women's sports, the new CBA invokes a new revenue-sharing system that is projected to deliver more than $1 billion in players salaries and benefits over the course of the agreement.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign is airing a TV spot that invokes the Ten Commandments to question Paxton’s character and fitness for office.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
His death invokes a range of emotions.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The final movement starts off with a timpani riff, which triggers a cocky dance that invokes Peterson’s high-speed fingers, shooting off at Road Runner pace.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
On her new single—a piano ballad of dubious sincerity—Canadian DJ and songwriter Brat Star invokes Paltrow’s greatest role as one-third of a holy trinity of disaffection.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In a historic moment for women's sports, the new CBA invokes a new revenue-sharing system that is projected to deliver more than $1 billion in players salaries and benefits over the course of the agreement.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign is airing a TV spot that invokes the Ten Commandments to question Paxton’s character and fitness for office.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
His death invokes a range of emotions.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The final movement starts off with a timpani riff, which triggers a cocky dance that invokes Peterson’s high-speed fingers, shooting off at Road Runner pace.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
On her new single—a piano ballad of dubious sincerity—Canadian DJ and songwriter Brat Star invokes Paltrow’s greatest role as one-third of a holy trinity of disaffection.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invokes
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That creates an opportunity for automation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Just mentioning Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson generates a range of opinions.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Saturn aligning with Pluto brings new boundaries and commitments that reshape your daily routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With a 6-foot-4, 194-pound frame, McAlister brings top playmaker ability.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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All parts of giant hogweed contain the phototoxic chemical that causes burns, including the flowers and seeds.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s what causes the death of the soul, the death of the self.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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This prompts James and Soames to plot Jo’s ousting from the company so Soames may assume the role of chairman.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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West recalls a conversation in which Aham, who is Black, tacitly implies that monogamy is a form of colonialism or even slavery—which prompts West to consider whether her resistance to polyamory is a result of her own white privilege.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2026
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Annabelle Saco, 24, of Bloomfield, Michigan, does a combination of shopping online and at the mall – and she's seen an increase of shoppers her age in those spaces.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Parties by Panache does full event planning, including servers, bar, rentals, flowers, music, invitations and photography.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Burning coal produces fine particles that lodge deep in the lungs and bloodstream, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The smartwatch-sized device continuously produces detailed ultrasound images of the wrist’s interior anatomy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Invokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invokes. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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