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
Such violations have further raised concerns of the war spilling over into non-combatant nations and potentially NATO allies invoking the bloc's Article 5 collective defense clause.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, invoking these deaths as justification for more draconian state intervention is misguided and dangerous.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the coalition countered by invoking the Laquan McDonald case and the appointment of a independent prosecutor there, which eventually culminated in murder charges filed against former CPD officer Jason Van Dyke and his eventual conviction for second degree murder.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brooks took particular issue with how modern playoff basketball is called, invoking legends of the sport to make his point.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
More than 80 Democratic members of Congress have called for invoking the 25th Amendment to sideline him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
American companies are invoking national security and the need to compete with China in their dealmaking, posing thorny questions for antitrust regulators.
—Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Sharpton told The New York Times, invoking Bill Clinton’s rise to the presidency.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead of invoking different processes for each case, SIDM provides a single framework that can account for them all.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
However, invoking these deaths as justification for more draconian state intervention is misguided and dangerous.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for the coalition countered by invoking the Laquan McDonald case and the appointment of a independent prosecutor there, which eventually culminated in murder charges filed against former CPD officer Jason Van Dyke and his eventual conviction for second degree murder.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brooks took particular issue with how modern playoff basketball is called, invoking legends of the sport to make his point.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
More than 80 Democratic members of Congress have called for invoking the 25th Amendment to sideline him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
American companies are invoking national security and the need to compete with China in their dealmaking, posing thorny questions for antitrust regulators.
—Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Sharpton told The New York Times, invoking Bill Clinton’s rise to the presidency.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead of invoking different processes for each case, SIDM provides a single framework that can account for them all.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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This unique board lets even the most stressed mother unwind by creating beautiful works of art without paint or ink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The brand is dedicated to creating certified organic skincare that’s actually effective.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy in April, causing the former NBA MVP to miss the first three games of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Boston Celtics.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Minimal processing includes safety steps to reduce disease-causing bacteria, as well as physical processing such as removing shells, cutting, freezing, grinding, and fermenting.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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The two firms are bringing an existing $20 million emerging markets debt fund – launched in 2025 with Friday Industries – to the joint platform, with approximately $100 million of qualified pipeline at closing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Squeri moved Amex away from the long-standing industry playbook which entailed bringing customers in with low-cost cards, then graduating them to premium products.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The 77-year-old monarch faced a number of possible pitfalls from a bombastic US president known for creating controversy and generating headlines at the lowest moment for US-UK relations in modern history.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The first revealed that Miami-Dade County Public Schools failed to appropriately vet its contract with BusPatrol because the district’s policy allows revenue-generating contracts under $50,000 to proceed without a competitive bidding process.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Inflation hit hard in recent years, while prompting employee groups, especially in urban areas, to fight for wage boosts to keep pace.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several counties in North Texas have been severely damaged by storms — some producing tornadoes — in the past few days, prompting Texas leaders to declare a state of emergency.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Santa Fe burrito is a genuine pleasure—more restrained, built on a smaller scale, with green chile doing the complex, vegetal, low-burning work that other versions might leave to salsa—though, again, the tortilla serves its contents, rather than the hosannas going the other way.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Deserted mall ‘semi-apocalyptic’ While there have been no signs of mass social unrest in Russia, and other malls including the giant Aviapark in northwest Moscow appear to be doing good business, several workers at Goodzone described to CNN with concern the increasingly minimal foot traffic there.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 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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Halliday collaborated with Zwick (The Last Samurai) and Marshall Herskovitz on the screenplay, with Zwick and Herskovitz of the Bedford Falls Company producing alongside Clay Pecorin of Rainmaker Films and FilmNation Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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