as in creating
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 invoking
If that fails, youth could back a Prime Minister from outside Parliament, invoking the doctrine of necessity—though this risks overstepping constitutional limits.
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Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump declared a state of emergency over crime in the nation’s capital one month ago, invoking a section of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973 to take control over the local police force.
—Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Poland responded with a rare move, invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Just a day after invoking the act, in March, the government sent more than two hundred Venezuelan men to CECOT, a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador, without due process.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
At tonight’s Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards, honorees like Idris Elba, Guillermo del Toro and Nina Hoss urged empathy, invoking the state of the world as in desperate need of human compassion.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
During trial, Hoshmand’s wife refused to testify, invoking marital privilege.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Within hours of invoking the statute in March, immigration authorities used it to remove dozens of Venezuelans to a Salvadoran megaprison.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
The 5th Circuit Court is the first federal appeals court to rule directly on a March 14 presidential proclamation invoking the 1798 law to justify rapid deportations.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump declared a state of emergency over crime in the nation’s capital one month ago, invoking a section of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973 to take control over the local police force.
—Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Poland responded with a rare move, invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Just a day after invoking the act, in March, the government sent more than two hundred Venezuelan men to CECOT, a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador, without due process.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
At tonight’s Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Awards, honorees like Idris Elba, Guillermo del Toro and Nina Hoss urged empathy, invoking the state of the world as in desperate need of human compassion.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
During trial, Hoshmand’s wife refused to testify, invoking marital privilege.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Within hours of invoking the statute in March, immigration authorities used it to remove dozens of Venezuelans to a Salvadoran megaprison.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Sep. 2025
The 5th Circuit Court is the first federal appeals court to rule directly on a March 14 presidential proclamation invoking the 1798 law to justify rapid deportations.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Improving efficiency in cooling systems reduces leaks, lowers energy use, and extends product life, creating both environmental and financial savings.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Robinson was also arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, authorities said.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Taxes at that level were essentially a blockade on commerce between the world's two largest economies, causing worries about global growth that led to negotiations that ratcheted down the tariffs being levied by both nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, this should help in bringing accessibility insights and considerations directly to the attention of important decision-makers who may have previously viewed digital accessibility as a side issue or compliance distraction that can solely be addressed by niche vendors.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Reuters 1 hr 34 min ago,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The movie gained a huge following during the 1980s home video era, spawning multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over time, it's only woven itself deeper into the fabric of American cultural consciousness, spawning new memes, mottos, and social media trends each year.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jack Cultivated a Tangible Vision Jack had a clear vision for producing a unique style of whiskey.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s Liberty and the oil industry aim to survive for longer—fewer trucks, fewer rigs and fleets, fewer people, fewer emissions—fewer of everything, while producing the same or greater results.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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