as in to create
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 invoke
State officials have since invoked an air quality alert for West Michigan on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
After invoking it via the System category of the Settings app and entering my phone’s unlock passcode, the Pixel 9 Pro took a minute and 15 seconds to boot into this environment.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The pale beige brickwork that surrounds the home’s four fireplaces likewise invokes the dunes.
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
After invoking it via the System category of the Settings app and entering my phone’s unlock passcode, the Pixel 9 Pro took a minute and 15 seconds to boot into this environment.
—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The pale beige brickwork that surrounds the home’s four fireplaces likewise invokes the dunes.
—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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Other areas of the West, such as California, have long enacted drought-control measures, prompting some homeowners to paint their grass green rather than see the dismal reminder of their lawn’s death.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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“Invoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoke. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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