Synonyms of subpoenas

subpoenas 1 of 2

noun

plural of subpoena

as in summonses

a written notice ordering a person to appear in court

received a subpoena to appear as a witness for the prosecution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summonses
• warrants
• processes
• writs
• tickets
• capiases

subpoenas

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of subpoena

as in summons

Related Words

• summons
• cites
• requests
• orders
• hails
• bids
• convenes
• invites
• calls
• asks
• demands
• calls out
• calls up
• assembles
• convokes
• pages
• musters
• commands
• invokes
• requisitions
• rings
• whistles
• beckons
• buzzes
• knells

Dissimilar Words

• sends (away)
• dismisses
• turns away
• boots (out)
• outs
• runs off
• ejects
• casts out
• drums (out)
• routs
• ousts
• expels
• kicks out
• banishes
• throws out
• turfs (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subpoenas

Noun

The subpoenas provide further evidence that the GTA 6 leaks are real, and that Take-Two is trying to crack down, forcing online platforms to scrub the information. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

The ruling upheld the January district court decision that first quashed the subpoenas. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026

Earlier this year, House members sent the case to the full Ethics Committee, which is said to have issued subpoenas and called witnesses. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

But since oral arguments were made in March, the DOJ has taken a different approach to other subpoenas, concentrating its efforts in a Texas district court with a strong conservative reputation. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

If a knowingly false review is causing real harm, legal tools, including subpoenas, can identify the individual behind anonymous posts. — Brian Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

After receiving federal grand jury subpoenas in February, Delaware Life and Clear Spring Life and Annuity conducted internal investigations. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The broadcaster has been unable to serve subpoenas because the three have Secret Service protection and other security personnel around them, the filing says. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

The rep, the filing says, was later told by the Secret Service that the agency could not accept the subpoenas. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026