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
The episode lasted more than an hour and a half, with the judge invoking her position more than a dozen times, the commission found.
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Shayla Colon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Sara writes that the pic’s broad appeal marks a critical inflection point for Hong Kong’s martial arts cinema – invoking reflection on its golden bygone age, yet also ushering hope that a new wave might be just around the corner.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Back then, Democrats held a majority in the Senate but had far fewer than the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster by invoking cloture, which then allows the Senate to move to an up-or-down vote on a nominee.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
In Hollywood, on the other hand, blue glass frames window views, invoking sea and sky.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
President Biden stuck to his position of not invoking the act when the ILA went on strike in October.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Martial law Yoon, who clinched power in a neck-and-neck presidential race in 2022, had an approval rate of just 19% before unexpectedly invoking martial law earlier this week for the first time since the military coup of 1979.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Democrats on Thursday night proposed paying for the one-year extension of the ACA subsidies by offsetting it with automatic spending cuts, invoking what is known as the budget sequester, according to the people with knowledge of the proposal.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Shayla Colon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Sara writes that the pic’s broad appeal marks a critical inflection point for Hong Kong’s martial arts cinema – invoking reflection on its golden bygone age, yet also ushering hope that a new wave might be just around the corner.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Back then, Democrats held a majority in the Senate but had far fewer than the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster by invoking cloture, which then allows the Senate to move to an up-or-down vote on a nominee.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
In Hollywood, on the other hand, blue glass frames window views, invoking sea and sky.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
After a long bout of gruff banter, Frank gets personal, invoking his dead son, Joseph.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
President Biden stuck to his position of not invoking the act when the ILA went on strike in October.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Martial law Yoon, who clinched power in a neck-and-neck presidential race in 2022, had an approval rate of just 19% before unexpectedly invoking martial law earlier this week for the first time since the military coup of 1979.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
Democrats on Thursday night proposed paying for the one-year extension of the ACA subsidies by offsetting it with automatic spending cuts, invoking what is known as the budget sequester, according to the people with knowledge of the proposal.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For me, ending the year with intention isn’t about doing more.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meet the Parents earned $330 million worldwide, spawning a sequel four years later in Meet the Fockers (2004).Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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