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
Trump this week floated the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act if judges or leaders in blue cities continue to hold up National Guard deployments.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Then an Executive Order would need to be signed invoking the authority of the act.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of invoking the Act, the White House is using Section 12-406 of Title 10, an obscure provision of federal law, to claim authority to bring in National Guard troops, NPR's Jaclyn Diaz tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The new streets’ names not only reflected the joy of liberation but also celebrated living in dignity, equality, and without fear—names invoking hope, humanity, and freedom.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Certainly no song of the current moment is invoking this nation as a land of optimism and promise, like Neil Diamond once did.
—Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Poulsen has not committed to invoking Article 4 yet.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Plaintiffs argue that the president overstepped his authority by invoking IEEPA to impose the tariffs, and the lower courts agreed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Then an Executive Order would need to be signed invoking the authority of the act.
—Connor Greene, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of invoking the Act, the White House is using Section 12-406 of Title 10, an obscure provision of federal law, to claim authority to bring in National Guard troops, NPR's Jaclyn Diaz tells Up First.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The new streets’ names not only reflected the joy of liberation but also celebrated living in dignity, equality, and without fear—names invoking hope, humanity, and freedom.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Certainly no song of the current moment is invoking this nation as a land of optimism and promise, like Neil Diamond once did.
—Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Poulsen has not committed to invoking Article 4 yet.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Plaintiffs argue that the president overstepped his authority by invoking IEEPA to impose the tariffs, and the lower courts agreed.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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Existing methods for creating blood stem cells rely on complex cocktails of growth proteins.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Creal Beauty, which launched in 2024, was born out of founder Sarah Creal’s 30-plus years creating luxe cosmetics for brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham Beauty.—
Marie Lodi,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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India is Pakistan’s longstanding adversary, with the trip causing concern in Islamabad.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX’s Starship, the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever launched, successfully completed its 11th test flight, bringing the company closer to sending humans to other worlds.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Logan Cooley and Lane Hutson have already established themselves as rising stars, while Frank Nazar and Marco Kasper are generating some hype.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The acidic apple cider or white vinegar activates the baking soda, generating carbon dioxide bubbles that help the cookies rise and end up lofty and a bit cake-like, rather than flat.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ironically, Nvidia also unveiled a similar collaboration with OpenAI back in September — prompting some analysts to question whether these overlapping deals are creating circular revenue streams that could eventually come under scrutiny.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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In clips shown online, Eilish was struck by what appeared to be a bracelet in the middle of the song, prompting boos from other concert goers.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The trailer will be available as part of free animation sample project teaming Unreal Engine and Agora Studios to produce free animation sample project, allowing animators to see what other animates are doing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of course, even without Costner, Yellowstone would ultimately become a billion-dollar asset for Paramount, spawning seven different spinoffs.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite Cameroon being an oil-producing country that is experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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My husband was producing a TV series when our son was born, and he was gone for at least 12 hours a day.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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