as in creates
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 invokes
This population crisis feeds into a post-imperial syndrome, where the decline of empire and power status invokes a sense of loss of self-importance that gives rise to resentment and an unwavering commitment to retain great power status.
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John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas, like Kluge, is steeped in Kafka, whose fiction the novel repeatedly invokes.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
If someone invokes these rights, police are supposed to stop questioning them immediately.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In a historic moment for women's sports, the new CBA invokes a new revenue-sharing system that is projected to deliver more than $1 billion in players salaries and benefits over the course of the agreement.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign is airing a TV spot that invokes the Ten Commandments to question Paxton’s character and fitness for office.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas, like Kluge, is steeped in Kafka, whose fiction the novel repeatedly invokes.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
If someone invokes these rights, police are supposed to stop questioning them immediately.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In a historic moment for women's sports, the new CBA invokes a new revenue-sharing system that is projected to deliver more than $1 billion in players salaries and benefits over the course of the agreement.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Cornyn’s campaign is airing a TV spot that invokes the Ten Commandments to question Paxton’s character and fitness for office.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Inspector General Act typically grants federal watchdogs broad authority to access agency records unless an agency or department formally invokes specific national security provisions to block that access — a rare step that would require notification to Congress.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invokes
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That creates an opportunity for automation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The app walks you through pairing and prompts you to take a photo of the QR code printed on the rear of the Rookie's camera.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whether future broadcasts bring more stunts like the Thing’s first pitch — or whether fan backlash prompts a course correction — remains to be seen.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s the group that produces the festival.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Film Independent produces the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards and has spent more than four decades championing independent storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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