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
  • Midtown Sundries’ in Cornelius closed in 2010 after 12 years in business, citing declining sales and financial troubles involving its landlord, WCNC reported.
    — Evan Moore July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Concurrently, China implemented strict regulations on AI companion chatbots, forbidding emotional reliance and virtual relationships with minors, citing demographic concerns.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of citing
Verb
  • Wilson’s keyboards lurk around every corner, summoning vistas that are more claustrophobic than sprawling.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026
  • Trailing for the first time at this World Cup, France appeared stunned to discover adversity, summoning a shot on target for the first time in the 82nd minute.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of summoning
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  • People have been asking that for many years, including England coach Thomas Tuchel.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of asking
Verb
  • Early Wednesday, Paramount filed a motion requesting that Pitts step aside, citing his previous role as a labor lawyer, including for the Writers Guild of America.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Nurse was with the Oilers for 12 seasons but had a less-than-optimal departure, requesting a trade after enduring years of criticism, often warranted, from fans and media alike.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • One incident in June involved hundreds of teens convening after dark at Romare Bearden Park, where police arrested 23 teenagers and one adult and issued citations to 13 parents.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • By convening those who shape what society wears, watches and believes, the platform curates influential experiences.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of convening
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  • Recipe Tips for Sailor Sandwich Browning the pastrami and knockwurst before assembling the sandwich builds flavor and removes moisture from the meats, which helps keep the bread crisp.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • The company is now assembling the Starcloud-2 mission, a 450 kg satellite with 8 kW of power generation.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • Alternativa is backed by the ride-hailing and transportation business inDrive.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Penn previously served as vice president of Uber Eats, and helped build the company’s food delivery and international ride-hailing business.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of hailing
Verb
  • The Nationals started calling some pitches from the dugout earlier this month, becoming the latest MLB team among a small but growing cohort who are breaking from the sport’s tradition in search of an analytical advantage.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Bouclé has been popular long enough that some designers are calling it oversaturated.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
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