as in creates
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 invokes
Bad Bunny invokes the city to declare his unrivaled greatness as a musician, crediting Boricua legends who’ve paved his way like salsa singer Willie Colon and Nineties hip-hop hitmaker Big Pun.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Beyond alternative energy options like solar being increasingly cheaper than traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, the ability to make energy yourself, on your own rooftop, invokes age-old American values of independence and self-sufficiency.
—Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Second, the petition invokes the three decisions that have become the holy trinity of challenges to the wall between church and state.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act further restricts the American military from getting involved in law enforcement, unless Congress legislates it or the president invokes the Insurrection Act.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Annabelle follows a couple whose vintage porcelain doll becomes a conduit for a demonic spirit shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists, resulting in a prequel story that strongly invokes elements of Roman Polanski’s 1968 horror classic Rosemary's Baby.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
To access the database, the AI travel agent invokes a tool that was built to record data in the database.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Sean Starts Catering Business Alice invokes her Liz rock to get funding for Sean’s food endeavor, which Derek, who has recently retired, agrees to fund.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
Second, the petition invokes, as did O’Connor, the three decisions that have become the holy trinity of challenges to the wall between church and state.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
Beyond alternative energy options like solar being increasingly cheaper than traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, the ability to make energy yourself, on your own rooftop, invokes age-old American values of independence and self-sufficiency.
—Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Second, the petition invokes the three decisions that have become the holy trinity of challenges to the wall between church and state.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act further restricts the American military from getting involved in law enforcement, unless Congress legislates it or the president invokes the Insurrection Act.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Annabelle follows a couple whose vintage porcelain doll becomes a conduit for a demonic spirit shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists, resulting in a prequel story that strongly invokes elements of Roman Polanski’s 1968 horror classic Rosemary's Baby.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
To access the database, the AI travel agent invokes a tool that was built to record data in the database.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Sean Starts Catering Business Alice invokes her Liz rock to get funding for Sean’s food endeavor, which Derek, who has recently retired, agrees to fund.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
Second, the petition invokes, as did O’Connor, the three decisions that have become the holy trinity of challenges to the wall between church and state.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invokes
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This podcast’s simple premise—the host, Tom Rosenthal, approaches someone he’s never met in a London park and invites them for a chat—creates a surprising level of intimacy.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That creates a perfect storm for culinary creativity just in time for all the celebration.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.—
Stephen Deusner,
SPIN,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Invokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invokes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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