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
Trump, in invoking it, was drawing on something real.
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Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
On occasions, the council has invoked Oakland’s financial struggles to legally bypass the terms of some taxes — such as Measure Q, which was meant to fund park maintenance — in order to patch up deficits in that general fund, which mainly pays for worker salaries and other operational costs.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
McDonald’s is the second licensee partner for Booker’s signature line, following Chevrolet for a release last year invoking his love of classic cars.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s loss, Quenneville has invoked the memory of the 2015 Western Conference final, when his Chicago Blackhawks lost a Game 5 in Anaheim early in overtime and were facing elimination.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
On occasions, the council has invoked Oakland’s financial struggles to legally bypass the terms of some taxes — such as Measure Q, which was meant to fund park maintenance — in order to patch up deficits in that general fund, which mainly pays for worker salaries and other operational costs.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
McDonald’s is the second licensee partner for Booker’s signature line, following Chevrolet for a release last year invoking his love of classic cars.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s loss, Quenneville has invoked the memory of the 2015 Western Conference final, when his Chicago Blackhawks lost a Game 5 in Anaheim early in overtime and were facing elimination.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoke
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The massive dataset generated by the platform allows retailers and brands to forecast demand, optimize product assortments and analyze physical consumer behavior in ways that were previously only possible through online shopping metrics.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Honda Center became a noisy barn and not just because of the sound system or prompting from the in-house DJ.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The movement also points to San Jose State volleyball player Blair Fleming, whose presence on the court sparked national controversy and prompted opponents to forfeit matches over safety concerns and the integrity of the women’s category.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The advantage that Republicans might hope to obtain by this November, could, hypothetically, grow even more if the Democrats did nothing before 2028.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Isn’t that what a team captain would do?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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No wonder that, in the 1940s, France produced ~2B gallons of wine annually, while the US made ~150m gallons.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Invoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoke. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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