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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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 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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Investors focused instead on the bank running leaner and generating better-than-expected profitability.Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users since it was shared, generating more than 328,300 views and 38,000 likes at the time of writing.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 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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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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