as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
we should be prepared for the possibility that any solution may invoke another set of problems
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Recent Examples of invoke
The act had been invoked three times over the past two centuries – during the War of 1812, and during the two world wars.
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Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
There are other congressional enactments that do authorize tariffs, which Trump duly invoked during his first term without drawing a major legal challenge.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump’s January 20 executive order declaring a national emergency at the southern border included a mandate for officials at the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to report by April 20 on whether the 1807 Insurrection Act will need to be invoked to control immigration.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
This way, the exotic physics of dark electrons and dark photons can be invoked without having to worry about the long-term consequences of their presence.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
There are other congressional enactments that do authorize tariffs, which Trump duly invoked during his first term without drawing a major legal challenge.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump’s January 20 executive order declaring a national emergency at the southern border included a mandate for officials at the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to report by April 20 on whether the 1807 Insurrection Act will need to be invoked to control immigration.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
This way, the exotic physics of dark electrons and dark photons can be invoked without having to worry about the long-term consequences of their presence.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoke
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The tariff file has caused a high level of uncertainty both for consumers and businesses.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a biological reason for it: Broken heart syndrome occurs when intense emotional stress causes your heart to temporarily stop pumping properly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Disney and Lucasfilm have trumpeted Star Wars franchise news at the Tokyo event in an effort to generate strong buzz for upcoming TV, film and gaming releases.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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The way to make this all possible, Democrats say, is by loosening the fiscal guardrails that were created on a bipartisan basis in 2017 and have allowed the state to generate continuous surpluses during Lamont’s tenure.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The controversial Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930 raised tariffs on a wide range of imports by an average of 20%, which prompted retaliatory tariffs from many other countries and significantly disrupted global trade.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the On Brand Agency creatives will work with a major brand in need of a big idea for a massive, high-priority campaign – from creating earworm jingles and unbelievable activations to producing the most quotable commercials and must-have merchandise.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Invoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoke. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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