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Recent Examples of subpoenas
Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The news arrives amid a slew of court battles over Justice Department subpoenas into transgender health care, in which many judges are siding with hospitals and families.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 June 2026
Whether subpoenas ultimately become necessary remains unclear.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
People familiar with the case said Justice Department attorneys were ready to fight the Justices’ lawyers over the subpoenas.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Both DeWine and Husted, who have not been accused of wrongdoing, were served subpoenas in that separate action.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
Both DeWine and Husted, who have not been accused of wrongdoing, were served subpoenas in that separate action.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Individuals who spoke to the media about the inquiry may have received subpoenas or other requests from investigators.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Noun
The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The news arrives amid a slew of court battles over Justice Department subpoenas into transgender health care, in which many judges are siding with hospitals and families.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 June 2026
Whether subpoenas ultimately become necessary remains unclear.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 June 2026
People familiar with the case said Justice Department attorneys were ready to fight the Justices’ lawyers over the subpoenas.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Both DeWine and Husted, who have not been accused of wrongdoing, were served subpoenas in that separate action.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
Both DeWine and Husted, who have not been accused of wrongdoing, were served subpoenas in that separate action.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
As of Monday, the state has spent more than $215,000 to defend the governor and attempt to comply with the subpoenas, according to figures obtained from the attorney general’s office in response to a records request.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Individuals who spoke to the media about the inquiry may have received subpoenas or other requests from investigators.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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In total, there were 56 people taken into custody, including 15 who were arrested and 41 who were released with criminal court summonses, according to the NYPD.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Out of that number, 41 received criminal court summonses and let go while 15 were criminally charged and sent to court.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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Sometimes the end almost reframes and summons everything that was going on at the beginning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Offerman cites the support of his agency, UTA, for not steamrolling his efforts of speaking out as an artist, and backing him even when the chatter gets dark online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Every year, the city requests proposals for capital improvement projects from community groups across San Diego to help prioritize projects competing for funds in the following year’s budget.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Tell customers exactly how your company communicates, bills, requests verification and handles support.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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