sued

verb

Definition of suednext
past tense of sue
1
as in invoked

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2
as in prosecuted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sued
  1. invoked
  2. prosecuted
  3. asked
  4. tried
  5. requested
  6. cited
  7. insisted
  8. arraigned
Verb
  • He's been the subject of poems and stories, movies and songs, invoked as the judge of naughty or nice, the recipient of countless cookies and glasses of milk to sustain him on his journey.
    Michael Hoge, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • For many years, Venezuelans understood instinctively what was meant when someone invoked la situación in conversation.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of invoked
Verb
  • Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of prosecuted
Verb
  • This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.
    Geoff Scott, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of asked
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  • As anybody who has tried to use a chatbot to answer a customer service query knows, AI is still some way off being as effective as a good call centre person.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of tried
Verb
  • Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of requested
Verb
  • Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of cited
Verb
  • White and McGregor have insisted the former will return to the Octagon in 2025, but perhaps this fight with Jake or Logan could precede his return to the UFC.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the House, a majority of Democrats voted against the bill after House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted on adding the provision to ban transgender medical care for children.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of insisted
Verb
  • On Monday, he was charged with first-degree murder and arson in the attack, which officials said was random, and was arraigned on Tuesday.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • He was held on a $135,000 bond and was expected to be arraigned later in the day in New Britain Superior Court.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of arraigned
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