SUED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

sued

verb

past tense of sue

as in invoked

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as in prosecuted

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Instead, the meddling radiated corruption over due process of an unfortunate but longstanding rule that has remedies seldom invoked in the middle of the World Cup.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
In response, Cambodia invoked a rare UN Law of the Sea mechanism to compel negotiations.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of invoked

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In that instance, federal investigators looked at that case alongside state investigators, and the police officer who was later found to have murdered George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, was prosecuted in both state and federal court.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Violations of the law, known as the California Invasion of Privacy Act, can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of prosecuted

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The University of California Board of Regents is being asked to consider whether to bring back the SAT and ACT for admissions, a debate so hot even New York is weighing in on this Golden State dilemma.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, recounted details to Politico that matched Racicot’s story.

— Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of asked

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One of Robinson's attorneys, Michael Burt, tried to inject uncertainty into the case Thursday by challenging the reliability of ballistics tests on a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of tried

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Also requested were documents related to a lawsuit, recently settled for $135,000, claiming Kramer had given an improper assessment of a property and retaliated against an employee who complained.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Jurado said the company did not provide concrete public commitments, funding amounts or implementation timelines for the relief and recovery measures requested.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026

Definition of requested

Verb

Once the shrub is gone, take some time to dig out as many roots as possible to prevent regrowth and make planting a new shrub, if desired, easier.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Prompts must also include details about the target audience and desired emotional impact, moving beyond mere information.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of desired

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The district has also cited underfunded special education as a strain on its budget, exacerbating existing funding problems for schools in the region.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Losing independence ranked as respondents’ biggest concern overall, cited by 60%.

— Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

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