as in creating
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 invoking
Instead of invoking different processes for each case, SIDM provides a single framework that can account for them all.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Gibson echoes the sentiment, invoking the philosophy of legendary decorator Jacques Grange, who believes a home resembles its owner more than any portrait ever could.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
When the opposition sought to hang posters on lampposts and utility poles, the government, invoking concerns about road safety, at one point stepped in to outlaw the practice.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The lurch from declaring fears about Iran to be mere media exaggerations to invoking imminent threat, from demanding the Nobel Peace Prize to luxuriating in lethality, is the essence of the autocrat’s monopoly on unpredictability.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Civil-rights leaders accused a dark-money group of engaging in a racist misinformation campaign by sending mailers to Black voters invoking the civil-rights movement and implying that Obama opposes the redistricting amendment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
During her deposition before the committee in February, Maxwell refused to testify, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Some politicians have even proposed invoking Article 7 of the Treaty of the EU, a legal measure that could revoke Hungary's voting rights in the bloc.
—Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
Barnes suggested that invoking the 25th Amendment would be harder than impeaching a president.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Gibson echoes the sentiment, invoking the philosophy of legendary decorator Jacques Grange, who believes a home resembles its owner more than any portrait ever could.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
When the opposition sought to hang posters on lampposts and utility poles, the government, invoking concerns about road safety, at one point stepped in to outlaw the practice.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The lurch from declaring fears about Iran to be mere media exaggerations to invoking imminent threat, from demanding the Nobel Peace Prize to luxuriating in lethality, is the essence of the autocrat’s monopoly on unpredictability.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Civil-rights leaders accused a dark-money group of engaging in a racist misinformation campaign by sending mailers to Black voters invoking the civil-rights movement and implying that Obama opposes the redistricting amendment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
During her deposition before the committee in February, Maxwell refused to testify, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Some politicians have even proposed invoking Article 7 of the Treaty of the EU, a legal measure that could revoke Hungary's voting rights in the bloc.
—Sam McNeil, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
Barnes suggested that invoking the 25th Amendment would be harder than impeaching a president.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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As the standoff continued, Wenger was allegedly observed creating additional weapons, including taping a knife to a pole to form a spear, Podgorski said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.—
Jeff Nelson,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Below, more about where and why some people are bringing themselves down to earth one step at a time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just 30 years ago, Cabo Pulmo’s 20,000-year-old coral reef was depleted by years of overfishing—bringing some species, like the scalloped hammerhead shark, near ecological extinction.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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This was the surprise contender of the week, generating plenty of buzz among industry insiders at the show.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Simplification becomes just as important a link in the process as generating ideas in the first place.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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After widespread strong to severe thunderstorms swept through the area Wednesday, bringing hail up to 4 inches in diameter in Miami County and spawning a tornado in Clinton, the Kansas City area should see a much quieter day on Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The streamers usually go for buy-out deals when producing in the UK, which in effect shuts the door on compensation for shows that break out.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Executive producer Roz Coleman and producing advisor Malú Ansaldo complete the company’s core team.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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