invoking

verb

present participle of invoke
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 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 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 ubiquity of natural-law thinking soon led to both antislavery and pro-slavery arguments invoking it. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invoking
  1. creating
  2. causing
  3. bringing
  4. generating
  5. prompting
  6. doing
  7. spawning
  8. producing
Verb
  • 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.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of prompting
Verb
  • 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.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.
    — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford).
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Definition of spawning
Verb
  • Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of producing

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“Invoking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invoking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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