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Recent Examples of subpoenas
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee previously held Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the same Epstein investigation.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
To move forward, Pirro will need to argue that Boasberg effectively ended her investigation by quashing the subpoenas.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Other supporters of the bill, and some critics of OpenAI’s for-profit restructuring, also received subpoenas.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Riddle said the department has served 10 subpoenas related to financial crimes and fraud since late January.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The draft proposal would also strengthen the BOI by granting its investigators peace officer status — empowering them to issue subpoenas, serve search warrants and make arrests.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
House ethics officials said the committee, which has been considering the matter since 2023, met a dozen times as part of the investigation, reviewed more than 33,000 documents and issued dozens of subpoenas.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling also allows defense attorneys to issue subpoenas to obtain records from sources beyond the DA’s office.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
After the truck discovery, a grand jury authorized more than 300 subpoenas and search warrants, allowing the task force to dig in to Heuermann’s life.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee previously held Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the same Epstein investigation.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
To move forward, Pirro will need to argue that Boasberg effectively ended her investigation by quashing the subpoenas.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Other supporters of the bill, and some critics of OpenAI’s for-profit restructuring, also received subpoenas.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Riddle said the department has served 10 subpoenas related to financial crimes and fraud since late January.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
The draft proposal would also strengthen the BOI by granting its investigators peace officer status — empowering them to issue subpoenas, serve search warrants and make arrests.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
House ethics officials said the committee, which has been considering the matter since 2023, met a dozen times as part of the investigation, reviewed more than 33,000 documents and issued dozens of subpoenas.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling also allows defense attorneys to issue subpoenas to obtain records from sources beyond the DA’s office.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoenas
Noun
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The company similarly ignored 19 summonses in February of this year.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goodman, the deputy commissioner, said the New York Department of Sanitation has issued about 6,000 summonses so far this year for dirty sidewalks, though those violations cover all types of litter.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sampling gamelan, marimba, mbira, and other idiophones, Friedman summons a microtonal riot of weightless pings that disorients and delights in equal measure.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barkley’s reference to Bondi being fired as Attorney General summons her to the show for equal time.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The complaint cites four other fire officials who were placed on leave.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a consumer requests the removal of inaccurate information, credit agencies typically have 30 days to respond.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police officials have argued that some oversight requests conflict with existing procedures or legal protections for officers.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Subpoenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoenas. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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