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subpoenaing

verb

present participle of subpoena
as in citing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenaing
  1. citing
  2. summoning
  3. asking
  4. requesting
  5. convening
  6. assembling
  7. hailing
  8. calling
Verb
  • Officials from both sides have expressed skepticism about AI regulation in recent days, with Trump citing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development as a reason for avoiding guardrails.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Netflix shares fell nearly 5 percent on Friday after Wells Fargo downgraded its stock and price target, citing concerns over user engagement.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of citing
Verb
  • Before this dilemma can play out, Hal triggers an Indiana Jones–esque booby trap inside the compound’s stronghold, summoning Macon’s men with their advanced weaponry.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • After the initial group of firefighters got to the scene, a second alarm was called, summoning more fire and hazardous material crews to the blaze.
    — Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of summoning
Verb
  • Courts can also review objective legal questions, such as whether the evidence was sufficient — as Clancy’s lawyer is now asking the judge to do.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New Jersey’s attorney general petitioned the Supreme Court, asking the justices to step in.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of asking
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  • Fox News Digital reached out to the companies requesting comment.
    — Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Star-Telegram reached out to Keene ISD Athletics requesting comment and has not yet received a response.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • The Filmmaker Forum Now in its fourth year, the HSDFF Filmmaker Forum is a two-day filmmaker/industry conference and convening to be held October 12 – 13 during this year’s festival.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Democrats, meanwhile, are pressing for a more robust response, convening in private on Tuesday in the House to discuss AI.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of convening
Verb
  • Op de Beeck seemed right at home plunked on one of his polyester Chesterfields, observing the artisans quietly assembling leather goods beyond the bamboo.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rural English estate Fresh off the release of his debut album, Plus, in 2012, Sheeran began assembling his primary residence, a sprawling compound near his hometown of Framlingham in Suffolk, England.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • New legislation is planned after a lengthy investigation into the ride-hailing company Empower.
    — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The resolution comes as multiple tech companies jump into the San Diego market, offering ride-hailing services.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hailing
Verb
  • Aquarius The open road is calling, urging you to put the pedal to the metal and visit places that remind you of your childhood and evoke the harvest time.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Coach Jeff Hafley took some responsibility on Jackson’s poor play, calling it more inconsistent than anything else.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of calling
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“Subpoenaing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenaing. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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