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
In imposing tariffs, which Congress has the constitutional power to approve, Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), which grants the President authority to regulate commerce in light of threats that can constitute a national emergency.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
Both amendments are often invoked in excessive force lawsuits, as the Fourth protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and the Fourteenth guarantees due process.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
The decision found Trump overstepped his authority by invoking emergency economic powers to impose sweeping tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico and other US trading partners.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The administration has argued that district judges should not have the power to invoke nationwide injunctions.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 May 2025
Both amendments are often invoked in excessive force lawsuits, as the Fourth protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and the Fourteenth guarantees due process.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
The decision found Trump overstepped his authority by invoking emergency economic powers to impose sweeping tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico and other US trading partners.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
The administration has argued that district judges should not have the power to invoke nationwide injunctions.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoke
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Some Christians have created ministries such as Canines for Christ, which provides dogs to patients at children’s hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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The bureau doesn’t dispute that gender dysphoria can cause severe side effects, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, the judge said.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The primary, Sam Rashid, is a demanding man from Tampa who is bringing his entire family on vacation, including two adorable four-year-olds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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Kimi Antonelli steadily brought home points and consistently ran in the middle of the top 10 for a majority of the opening slate (aside from being point-less in Bahrain).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Infrastructure leaders need to be able to calculate the cloud cost to understand the gross profit generated by a sale.—
Sergey Avdyushkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images While states have used health-care provider taxes to generate funding for Medicaid, the House proposal would put a stop to using those levies in the future, Orris said.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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This situation prompts an essential inquiry for investors: Is ENPH stock a worthwhile purchase following such a considerable drop?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The discovery of this board-level surveillance has prompted two criminal cases, now in the hands of Italian prosecutors.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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One of his owners, Craig Leipold, did, back in January.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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The Cardinals did damage on his sinker and four-seam fastball.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Elsewhere, however, his forays have produced mixed results, including in his native India.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Wake Forest has consistently produced major league talent, including five first-round MLB Draft in 2023 and 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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“Invoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoke. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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