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Recent Examples of subpoenaed
Swift was subpoenaed in Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively last May, but his lawyers later withdrew the subpoena.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Baldoni’s team also previously subpoenaed Swift for communications, though that subpoena was later withdrawn.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenaed
Verb
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Only two players who wanted a ban cited safety concerns.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cruz was responding to another post from Tehran Bureau, which cited a source inside Iran detailing what was described as a rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground as security forces continued to crack down on demonstrations.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Martha Ballard, a respected midwife and healer, is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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When summoned before a congressional committee in December, Noem struck a defiant tone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention convened the task force after revoking fireworks licenses held by Devastating Pyrotechnics and BlackStar Fireworks, the other company based at the same Esparto property.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The group convened last week to discuss next steps and receive feedback from other cities on the discussions in Dallas, according to a memo from Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Romanucci asked in an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune this month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Motorists who must travel are asked to give emergency responders and Georgia Department of Transportation crews space to let them quickly and safely work.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Robert had been invited to climb it as part of the building’s official public opening, but conditions were far worse that day, with rain and heavy winds – making his climb four hours long, compared to Honnold’s one and a half hours.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Latin Grammy voting members were invited for the first time to join the Recording Academy as part of its 2025 class.—
Malia Mendez,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 16-year-old girl, identified as Adasyn Wood Savin, hailed from Newcastle, New South Wales and was visiting Rosebury during the school holiday and riding in the ATV with a family friend, according to the donation page.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Goldis, wanting to accept the invitation, requested prior approval in accordance with the policy, but the NYAG’s office denied her petition.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gonzales-Gutierrez was among the city council members frustrated after Mayor Johnston used his authority to enter into the short-term extension and requested that the mayor's office run any future decisions on surveillance technology past the city council.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subpoenaed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenaed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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