SUED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

sued

verb

past tense of sue

as in invoked

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The reference invoked the 1987 thriller’s most iconic scene, which saw Alex boil a pet rabbit in a large pot of hot water.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026
After the reversal was finalized in May, Garcia Torres invoked his speedy trial rights and is being represented by a familiar face in Lopez, who defended him during the original trial.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of invoked

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Jungles said any officer who misuses the technology should be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Chase Payne and Allenna Bangs prosecuted the case.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosecuted

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Those in the area who wish to donate supplies such as water and sports drinks are asked to drop them off at Clear Fork Bank in Mineral Wells.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister.

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of asked

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Alabama has since abolished judicial override, the practice that allowed judges to order the state to kill a person even though a jury of one’s peers requested otherwise.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Keeping your own copies can be helpful if a document is misplaced or later requested.

— Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of requested

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Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP Hiraguchi cited surveys showing the vast majority of Japanese supporting the death penalty as an unavoidable option.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Crossings in the Strait of Hormuz remain low, with just seven commodity ships passing through on Thursday – half of Wednesday’s total, according to Kpler data cited by Reuters.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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