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
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.
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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
But invoking martial law—even for a few hours—does lasting damage to democratic norms.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is a claim the White House echoed in invoking the pause, and the final report from DOE is widely expected to repeat it again despite little real evidence of any cause-and-effect relationship.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead of invoking LLMs repeatedly on similar queries, previous invocations can work well in some contexts, like FAQ responses.
—Naren Narendran, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In some instances, nurses openly challenged doctors, invoking their right to sue.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Public speakers spent most of two hours urging the supervisors not to certify the results, sometimes invoking threats and violent language.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Throughout the two-hour show, the pair cashed in on all the attention with a breathless, rave-invoking performance threaded by mini-sets — three Charli songs here, two Sivan ones there — that leaned heavily on their latest albums.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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
But invoking martial law—even for a few hours—does lasting damage to democratic norms.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
This is a claim the White House echoed in invoking the pause, and the final report from DOE is widely expected to repeat it again despite little real evidence of any cause-and-effect relationship.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Instead of invoking LLMs repeatedly on similar queries, previous invocations can work well in some contexts, like FAQ responses.
—Naren Narendran, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In some instances, nurses openly challenged doctors, invoking their right to sue.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Public speakers spent most of two hours urging the supervisors not to certify the results, sometimes invoking threats and violent language.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Throughout the two-hour show, the pair cashed in on all the attention with a breathless, rave-invoking performance threaded by mini-sets — three Charli songs here, two Sivan ones there — that leaned heavily on their latest albums.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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For example, creating unique offers for regular customers can have a significant impact.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many Syrians, both at home and abroad, have been overcome by shock and jubilation at the news that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country — bringing an end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by him and his family.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, at the time of writing, the post has been upvoted 90,000 times on Reddit, generating 1,500 comments along the way.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Parti Productions and Doctor Foster maker Drama Republic are producing Saviour.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both producing alongside Conor Welch, Lauren Neustadter, and Jessica Elbaum.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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