1
as in invoked
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as in prosecuted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sued
Verb
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Ripley immediately invoked her contractual rematch clause, setting the stage for a rematch with SKY.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025 -
The act had been invoked three times over the past two centuries – during the War of 1812, and during the two world wars.—
Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Biden issued proclamations in October 2022 and December 2023 to pardon people for marijuana possession, even if they hadn’t been charged or prosecuted for the offenses yet.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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There were other charges filed against Strickland as a result of the April crash, but only the vehicular homicide by intoxication charge was prosecuted as part of the plea.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The boy was asked by investigators during a March 12 interview about the nosebleed and if he’d ever been hurt at school.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some people may have tried to heed that call, in a way.—
Michael Wilson,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.—
Amanda Rosa,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Innies insisted on exploring the outside world.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.—
Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Both Allen and Taylor were arraigned in court on March 14, according to court records.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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They were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, but that hearing was postponed.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sued. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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