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Recent Examples of subpoenas
ABC News, 14 May 2026
The subpoenas were crucial in getting the names of children and their families so the Justice Department could interview them.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Several hospitals have received federal grand jury subpoenas regarding the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, according to a statement from NYU Langone, a step that suggests the Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
Warsh's confirmation was thrust into uncertainty earlier this year, after Powell revealed that the Fed had received subpoenas as part of a criminal probe into his testimony to the Senate about a multibillion-dollar renovation to the central bank's headquarters.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trump has also pushed the Justice Department to issue subpoenas to reporters covering the war in Iran to find their sources, CNN has reported.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The law also empowers both the chair of the oversight board and the inspector general to issue subpoenas for documents or testimony.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Pirro has until Monday to appeal District of Columbia Chief Judge James Boasberg’s rulings quashing her subpoenas to the Fed.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Noun
The subpoenas were crucial in getting the names of children and their families so the DOJ could interview them.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The subpoenas were crucial in getting the names of children and their families so the Justice Department could interview them.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Several hospitals have received federal grand jury subpoenas regarding the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, according to a statement from NYU Langone, a step that suggests the Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 13 May 2026
Warsh's confirmation was thrust into uncertainty earlier this year, after Powell revealed that the Fed had received subpoenas as part of a criminal probe into his testimony to the Senate about a multibillion-dollar renovation to the central bank's headquarters.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trump has also pushed the Justice Department to issue subpoenas to reporters covering the war in Iran to find their sources, CNN has reported.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The law also empowers both the chair of the oversight board and the inspector general to issue subpoenas for documents or testimony.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Pirro has until Monday to appeal District of Columbia Chief Judge James Boasberg’s rulings quashing her subpoenas to the Fed.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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Warrants were issued for some of the individuals, and summonses for others.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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New York police have issued several summonses and made some arrests at past SantaCons.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With sleight of hand and a pair of milky opaque contacts, Suzanne again successfully summons the man’s dead wife, so much so that he’s inspired to resume painting for the first time since her passing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Trouble’s brewing once a magic flute that summons the powerful Great Water Dragon is stolen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit cites a New York Times story in which a real estate consultant who tracks local trends in the Miami condo market, Peter Zalewski, estimated the property could sell for at least $360 million.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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With that in mind, the member of the girl group Katseye cites LACHSA as having a major influence on her artistic development.—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit does not specify the amount Santana and Smith are seeking in damages, but the filing requests compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and a correction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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