SUED Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

sued

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past tense of sue

as in invoked

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Inside the cabin, Emirates invoked the same design elements as the airline's iconic business-class cabin, such as cream leather with stitching details and wood accents.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment because his lawyers were protecting him.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 31 July 2026

Definition of invoked

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In 1941, the legislature changed the law again, saying that drivers could not be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter under the Penal Code.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Comey has alleged he is being vindictively and selectively prosecuted, which the Justice Department has denied.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosecuted

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Last week, when asked about the health of Wood and CJ Abrams, manager Blake Butera had said that both were playing at close to 100 percent.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Filming a scene in which Isaiah humiliates Cam, Withers asked Wayans to crack jokes about Kionte’s death — the defining event of Withers’ life, and his lowest point.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of asked

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Governments, business leaders, and economists have tried to estimate which occupations will disappear, which new ones will emerge, and what skills people will need to remain competitive.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
All three candidates tried to paint themselves as the most conservative candidate in the race.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tried

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City Directors Kathy Webb and Capi Peck requested the proposal to establish the six-month moratorium earlier this summer.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
The school district and developer have requested the village rezone the property to a multiple unit dwelling district.

— Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of requested

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Lineage has also been cited by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for rodent and pest control violations, which became an issue in the early days of the cleanup as they were attracted by the spoiled food.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
In fact, 46% of HR leaders who responded to the Forbes survey cited employee safety and engagement as a top challenge.

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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