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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Verb

The Administration has invoked national security in defending other projects.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Three Democrats from different parts of Virginia campaigned together Monday and invoked the war in Iran as a major election issue that goesbeyond its effect on the price of gas.

— Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of invoked

Verb

Her confession to murdering her 2-year-old daughter was coerced, and the district attorney who prosecuted her case was later convicted of bribery, extortion and other crimes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Human rights groups and critics say the government is complicit in the attacks and that Netanyahu's condemnation appears to be posturing since the Israeli military often intervenes on the settlers' side and the perpetrators are rarely prosecuted.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosecuted

Verb

When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of asked

Verb

Long Beach Police requested the help of its SWAT team, which eventually made entry into the house.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026
The company has also requested permission to increase LC-36’s annual launch limit from 12 to 50 flights.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of requested

Verb

If desired, Meyer lemons can also be pruned in late winter to early spring to refine their shrubby look into a more tree-like appearance.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
When Harris desired a specific ring, her sister passed the direct link to her husband, who purchased it immediately.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of desired

Verb

Jett died from an acute overdose of fentanyl and the manner of death was homicide, according to a toxicology report cited by Stephan.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Du Halgouët cited weakness in the property market, low consumer confidence and a high savings rate, alongside recent declines in financial markets.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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