sued

verb

past tense of sue
1
as in invoked

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2
as in prosecuted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sued
  1. invoked
  2. prosecuted
  3. asked
  4. tried
  5. requested
  6. appealed
  7. desired
  8. cited
Verb
  • 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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  • Such offenses are commonly prosecuted under voyeurism or invasion-of-privacy statutes, though some states have adopted laws specifically targeting upskirting.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Knowingly giving material false testimony to Congress is a crime that carries a possible prison sentence regardless of whether a person is under oath, though it is rarely prosecuted.
    — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of prosecuted
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Moczarski, who had once tried to assassinate Stroop, discovered that his cellmate was entirely unrepentant, and willing to discuss his crimes freely.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Because of a lack of variety in Halal restaurants, neither of the men had tried barbecue besides brisket before their trip.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of tried
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • It was appealed by Lifton and the PCFB and Blakeman’s ability to cure was frozen due to the appeal.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
  • Louisiana appealed to our court and sought a stay pending appeal.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Definition of appealed
Verb
  • After that, the governor’s office gets 30 days to review and, if desired, revoke the parole grant.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Make additional colors if desired using clear and white soap base.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of desired
Verb
  • On the call, Kress cited the rise in memory prices, forecasting a gross margin drop to 71% to 72% in fiscal Q4, rebounding to about 72% to 73% in fiscal 2028.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The firm said that AI was the leading reason companies cited for cuts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cited
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“Sued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sued. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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