as in creating
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 invoking
His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The ubiquity of natural-law thinking soon led to both antislavery and pro-slavery arguments invoking it.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
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Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Inspiration came from the toe pads of frogs, and the shoe’s launch colorway leaned into the theme further with a tonal green dot pattern invoking poison dart frogs.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Kim flew out in his third and final at-bat, swinging at the first pitch and lofting a harmless fly ball to left field, a result invoking more disgruntled noises from the home faithful.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
The pope has fiercely criticized joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and rebuked world leaders for invoking religious language to rationalize war and voiced opposition to the administration’s immigration crackdown.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds — their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds – their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The ubiquity of natural-law thinking soon led to both antislavery and pro-slavery arguments invoking it.
—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Inspiration came from the toe pads of frogs, and the shoe’s launch colorway leaned into the theme further with a tonal green dot pattern invoking poison dart frogs.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Kim flew out in his third and final at-bat, swinging at the first pitch and lofting a harmless fly ball to left field, a result invoking more disgruntled noises from the home faithful.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
The pope has fiercely criticized joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and rebuked world leaders for invoking religious language to rationalize war and voiced opposition to the administration’s immigration crackdown.
—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds — their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds – their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
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Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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But the university ignored the committee’s findings, prompting Kil to seek arbitration, which was held in March.
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Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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