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as in calls
to demand or request the presence or service of
without explanation, the managing editor summoned me to his office
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as in musters
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
summoned a special session of parliament
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Recent Examples of summons
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Garcia was issued a criminal complaint summons along with several related motor vehicle summonses.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
In November 2023, Ivanka Trump was summonsed to the New York State Supreme Court to testify against her father, Donald Trump, in a civil real estate fraud trial.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The filings also contain summonses: For Trump, the Board of Governors at the Fed, Chairman Powell, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Garcia was issued a criminal complaint summons along with several related motor vehicle summonses.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Both men will be summonsed to court to face a charge of selling fireworks.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
In November 2023, Ivanka Trump was summonsed to the New York State Supreme Court to testify against her father, Donald Trump, in a civil real estate fraud trial.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summons
Noun
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Hours later, Kim says ICE agents started issuing arrest warrants.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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An arrest warrant said some images were of girls as young as 4-years-old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The announcement from Thailand also calls into question the already tentative release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, who were scheduled to be handed over under the terms of the declaration.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lindsey Hopkins — which everyone calls Lindsey — opened in 1941 as a school to train veterans returning from fighting in the second world war.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and coworkers questioning her worth.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Senate Judiciary Committee revealed the subpoenas recently.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The subpoena sought documents and communications that would show if Encode had received funding or otherwise coordinated with Musk, which Calvin denied.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The country now assembles reactors in just five to six years, twice as fast as Western nations.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Those inevitable challenges could influence how Vitello assembles his coaching staff in the coming days and weeks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Burkina Faso is most at risk, with a fragile military regime that has no writ beyond the capital.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Human evolution is a story writ slow.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Summons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summons. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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