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as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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as in invitations
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
He finagled an invite to an exclusive Hollywood party.
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Recent Examples of invites
Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Perfection alienates; wrongness invites.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning invites silent relaxation before words rush in.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Perhaps a relative living in the West agrees to lure a scientist outside Iran, or an eminent physicist invites an Iranian to speak at a conference abroad.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Set in a small Nenets community in the Arctic peninsula of Yamal, Nerkagi’s White Moss invites the reader into the impossible dilemmas of navigating an Indigenous life in the modern world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Finally, the Sun’s supportive sextile to transformative Pluto invites us to tweak anything that still isn’t working.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Much like Glacier, this hike also invites you to drive an unrivaled highway—Beartooth Highway, a 68-mile road that connects the towns of Red Lodge and Yellowstone.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
There were nearly 800 players who descended on Bishop Moore Catholic High School on Saturday, the largest Under Armour Combine in the country, all looking for invites to Sunday’s Camp Series invitation-only event.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The agenda is unclear, but the invites sent corporate staffers scrambling to rework schedules that have been months in the making.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kanneh-Mason parents 60 Minutes The invites and accolades continued from there.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
YourShot Earth Month Challenge The Earth Month edition of the YourShot Challenge invites the global photography community to capture images that reflect the wonder of the natural world.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Perfection alienates; wrongness invites.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
May 21 – June 20 This morning invites silent relaxation before words rush in.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Perhaps a relative living in the West agrees to lure a scientist outside Iran, or an eminent physicist invites an Iranian to speak at a conference abroad.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Set in a small Nenets community in the Arctic peninsula of Yamal, Nerkagi’s White Moss invites the reader into the impossible dilemmas of navigating an Indigenous life in the modern world.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Finally, the Sun’s supportive sextile to transformative Pluto invites us to tweak anything that still isn’t working.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Much like Glacier, this hike also invites you to drive an unrivaled highway—Beartooth Highway, a 68-mile road that connects the towns of Red Lodge and Yellowstone.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
On today’s show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein’s invites and money?
—Darian Woods, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
There were nearly 800 players who descended on Bishop Moore Catholic High School on Saturday, the largest Under Armour Combine in the country, all looking for invites to Sunday’s Camp Series invitation-only event.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Two days later, Democrats got their invites.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Couples can rapidly edit information on online invites, including dress rules, shuttle information, and ceremony times, without having to pay for reprinting.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
The agenda is unclear, but the invites sent corporate staffers scrambling to rework schedules that have been months in the making.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The Kanneh-Mason parents 60 Minutes The invites and accolades continued from there.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invites
Verb
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At the beginning of the story, Bruce asks Louise to rate her pain from one to ten—something that medical professionals are trained to do.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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With his approval rating slipping and scrutiny mounting over how his office communicates with Marylanders, this week’s reader poll asks whether voters still trust the governor to level with the public.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The top 50 after this week earn Masters invitations, and the Massachusetts native likely needs no better than eighth place.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Parties by Panache does full event planning, including servers, bar, rentals, flowers, music, invitations and photography.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Invites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invites. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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