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Recent Examples of subpoenas
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The judge in the case announced plans to unseal the grand jury testimony that led to these subpoenas, which is typically kept secret.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Both newspapers sought to quash these subpoenas during closed proceedings in federal court, and the government withdrew them before a judge ruled.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
The newsrooms will remain on guard against the possibility that the subpoenas will be reissued in the future.
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Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Last month, California’s fuel watchdog issued subpoenas to some stations owners over high prices.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The subpoenas were issued against the backdrop of the admin's immigration surge.
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Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Last year, the Department of Justice and the FTC sent subpoenas to clinics and drugmakers that provide gender-affirming services and products.
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Bob Herman,
STAT,
17 June 2026
Noun
The Justice Department declined comment after Failla's ruling, which concluded that the subpoenas violated Constitutional protections against government overreach in criminal probes and against improper searches and seizures.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The judge in the case announced plans to unseal the grand jury testimony that led to these subpoenas, which is typically kept secret.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Both newspapers sought to quash these subpoenas during closed proceedings in federal court, and the government withdrew them before a judge ruled.
—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
23 June 2026
The newsrooms will remain on guard against the possibility that the subpoenas will be reissued in the future.
—
Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Last month, California’s fuel watchdog issued subpoenas to some stations owners over high prices.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
The subpoenas were issued against the backdrop of the admin's immigration surge.
—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Last year, the Department of Justice and the FTC sent subpoenas to clinics and drugmakers that provide gender-affirming services and products.
—
Bob Herman,
STAT,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and were let go, while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.
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Offenses like blowing red lights or running stop signs are currently handled via civil summonses.
Verb
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.
Verb
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The letter also cites expert concerns that AI will help companies harvest student data for third parties and cultivate future generations of consumers through early dependence on such software.
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The letter cites cases in Texas and Massachusetts, where women in those states went to pregnancy centers that missed ectopic pregnancies.
Verb
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
Cite this Entry
“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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